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Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment

The Everything Journal

Have you been trying to discover your new atopic dermatitis triggers? Have you reached that stage where your eczema is causing unwanted pain, itchiness, sleeplessness, and yet you’ve avoided all...

Patch Testing 101

A patch test is conducted by your dermatologist to see if a specific substance or chemical is irritating your skin and causing an allergic reaction. This is also known as...

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly Diagnosed

It can often be very challenging to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your doctor at your first appointment. Community members have...

Switching Treatments: How Do You Decide?

Switching our medications can be a complex process. As a long-term patient with eczema, I must keep an eye on all the latest treatments on the market. It would be...

Patient Burnout: The Real Deal or Nah?

You know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could. I was frustrated and sure, we're not in...

Different Era, Different Doctor, Same Verdict

Imagine my eager anticipation. I had an appointment to see a skin specialist on Friday in the famous Harley Street, London. I was in a really bad way. Not quite...

She Said "Ew"

I’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to soothe the pain and itching, but unfortunately, not many products have...

Are You Letting Fear Get in the Way of Your Healing?

I’ve been inspired to write this blog after experiencing the 110th message that goes a little something like this: “Ashley, I really want to try [medication], but I’m so scared...

How Severe Is Your Eczema?

Eczema is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. For some, eczema is a mild nuisance. For...

Facing Dermatology Anxiety After A Long Break

As someone who deals with eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) daily, you’d think I’d be used to dermatologist visits quite often. But the truth is, since going through TSW,...