Seasons of EczemaHow do you manage your atopic eczema symptoms when the weather changes? What type of weather impacts you the most? Do you have any tips to help you deal with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWeatherGeneral Discussions
4 yr old with EczemaKiddo gets dry scaly skin and his cheeks turn red if we don't constantly put lotion and cortisone oinment all over him. His mom drops the ball routinely, especially when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersCaregiving
How did steroids win? What's the history of steroids for eczema?Anyone know how steroid creams came to dominate for eczema? It’s been so long since they were first developed and serious side effects have been well documented all along. Curious...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTopical Steroid WithdrawalSide Effects
What do you tell yourself when you get a small irritation on skin after it just cleared?Just curious what you all tell yourself when things are going pretty well (my face has finally healed 90% after several months of being absolutely horrid) and now I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
How do you get your doctor to take your issues seriously?My PCP says things like "it will go away. Use OTC itch cream. Stop wearing jewelry. Watch what I eat."...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare Team
Advice on getting some sleep when sweat is your main trigger?It's been 2 years now since this cycle of flare ups started for me. It started after I started to go to the gym more often and it only started...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSleep
Has anyone found relief from allergy drops?It has taken me years to get my dermatologist to believe me when I’ve stated this is atopic dermatitis. This site certainly helped in convincing her! My question is this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAllergiesTreatments
Finding what’s best for my skinI am in desperate need of help dealing with my atopic dermatitis. A little back story: I have had it my whole life and have been able to keep it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatments
Are they weird bumps, skin lesions, or scars?I've had atopic dermatitis since I was 4 but I have these weird bumps, skin lesions, or scars (not sure what they are and my doctors also don't know what...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms