Living

When you feel like your skin is not getting better and you aren't getting ahead, take a picture of your skin. From time to time, when I think my skin...

Dermatologists get paid to look at our skin. They are comfortable in that world. However, our skin issues can run outside of their jurisdiction. Usually, they do. Recently, I finished...

Atopic dermatitis, eczema, whatever name we give it, can disrupt our lives in so many ways. My most recent and ongoing eczema flare has kept me indoors this week, trying...

We could be in a horrible mood or just have one of those days - which we all do at times. Those of us with atopic dermatitis may have more...

Not to be facetious, but it's true - eczema, in itself, is a full-time job. Everything takes a back seat to your skin, especially when you're flaring. However, money has...

I just finished having a great and inspiring conversation with a fellow TSW warrior who reminded me of the importance of going back to the basics of healing. Years of...

Have you ever been to a place in which you feel so much peace? For me, there are a lot of places that I can think of. If I had...

One thing has constantly haunted me throughout my experience of dealing with atopic dermatitis and TSW. That thing is my own reflection. I grew up with atopic dermatitis at a very...

COVID-19 has been such a wild roller coaster ride. At first, we did not know how long it would last, but people became used to the new way of living...

‘Tis the season to be honest, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! Eczema awareness is flawless, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! Merry Christmas, everyone! It’s been a tough year, so I thought I’d bring some holiday cheer...

Rest is key to healing. It took me a long time to realize this and take rest more seriously. Recently I have been taking my rest time more seriously due...

This time of year is full of good intention and giving. Many of our loved ones are wanting to make their gifts count, especially for us as their "skin" friend...

Supporting eczema loved ones, especially adult eczema patients, is not talked about enough. Those who understand do so because they are close to you and are aware of how bad...

Chemical patch testing. I do not know why I never knew that existed before 2018. I have had every allergist test that there is to offer throughout my life. It...

Heal your own way at your own pace. It is not a race to who heals first. It sounds plain and simple, but in reality, it is not. As a...

I am now into the second week of my treatment and I am feeling out of this world! I cannot tell you!!  I know it is a short-term fix. However...

I cried when I first heard doctors speak about precisely what I was going through with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. It was a lightbulb of excitement that turned into...

It's okay to ask for help. You are not alone. As my eczema would get worse, I would always keep quiet about it to everyone, including my close family, boyfriend...

Eczema is already such a conundrum; we see different doctors to assess various reasons for why our skin is so poorly. We are often left with vague answers and medical...

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...