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Growing up with eczema, there was always an anxiety associated with getting ready. But when I was diagnosed with topical steroid withdrawal, my perspective on eczema completely changed. I was...

Eczema has affected my life in more ways than I can even outline in one article. In addition, going through TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) and being bedridden for over 6...

My identity as a chronic eczema survivor has shifted with every decade since about the age of 5 years old to now, my late 30s. I swear every decade of...

Hello from the United Kingdom! Traveling this summer has been an amazing experience but also a massive learning curve. Whether you are taking a weekend vacation away or a long...

Have you, like me, been taking Benadryl, to both calm down the burning itch of eczema as well as allow you to sleep when the world and your skin just...

Dealing with eczema has not been easy. There are days when you find yourself having an uncontrollable itch to the point where scratching becomes second nature, and you don't even...

"Don't let your mind bully your body." ~Astrid Alauda There has never been an easier time to meet up with someone. The easy accessibility of dating apps has made it...

Meet Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, LDN. I had the pleasure of connecting with Jennifer after the Eczema Expo. She shares her personal experience with eczema and how it led her...

As a performer, I know firsthand how frustrating and deeply saddening eczema can be. It is not only hard to cover but can be painful and distracting. Jenn Stafford, another...

Ever feel like eczema is just kicking your a** all day long? Does the pain make you feel like giving up on life? Well, I can relate! Hi, my name...

This year in May, I ended up catching COVID, and had the worst TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) and eczema flare I’ve had in many years. Right when I got sick...

When it comes to our love lives, eczema can weigh a heavy toll on our decisions and opportunities. From dating apps to getting a number, the anxiety can be too...

I honestly was starting to wonder if it would ever happen to me. However, the realizations I was left to grapple with around my own remission experience have been…well, complicated...

Disclaimer: Epaderm Ointment comes with a fire hazard warning. If used, you should not smoke or go near naked flames; clothing or bedding with this product dried on them can...

There is a certain physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual toll that affects those dealing with any chronic health condition. But to me, the visibility and extremes of skin conditions...

While my eczema has been at a sustainable level for treatment, some days are better than others. There are days when I feel invincible - no itching or flare-ups, and...

Kelly Barta, 48, one of ITSAN's esteemed board members, has made quite a name for herself in the eczema community. *ITSAN stands for the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network -...

I’ve finally decided to share how I use essential oils with atopic dermatitis. Last year, I began to have a lot of scaling on my face near my hairline. Previously...

My eczema is generally better in the summer than in the colder seasons. However, I cannot afford to lose focus for even one second. If I do, things can go...

A fellow eczema and TSW warrior recently shared with me that she feels like she's never doing enough and often feels like her flare-ups are her fault. She also asked...