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...reactions1replyGeneral DiscussionsWeather
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...reactions1replyTriggersCaregiving
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...reactions1replyTopical 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...reactions2repliesCoping
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."...reactions2repliesHealthcare 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...reactions1replySleep
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...reactions2repliesTreatmentsAllergies
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...reactions1replyTreatments
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Bedding RecommendationsFrom our inbox: "Do you recommend any bedding? I do have bamboo organic sheets. Also have the dust mite covers for pillows & bed (what doctor recommended) but now in...reactions1replySleepGeneral Discussions