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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...

If you have read my articles before then you know that I like experimenting with face products. In fact, one of my earliest memories is the feeling of panic as...

Are you being kind to yourself? What are you doing for yourself today? In spite of or because of your atopic dermatitis. Just for you, today. Because you matter. Are...

"There are many who don't wish to sleep for fear of nightmares. Sadly, there are many who don't wish to wake for the same fear." ― Richelle Goodrich If anyone has...

While there was jubilation in knowing that my eczema was under control, there was always that fear that anything from lotions to using detergents, allergic reactions, or even eating something...

Before you continue reading, just be aware that what you might be expecting is not what you expect! ;) Carry on! I'm currently a part of a Dupixent Facebook group...

Many things can affect the skin of those of us with atopic dermatitis. While most of us have some shared triggers, each of us still has our own individual culprits...

There are numerous recipes for foot masks or scrubs on the internet. Using trial and error, you could find one that works well for your particular skin. I'll share my...

I have been an advocate for AtopicDermatitis.net for two years now. It has been amazing to share and read the stories of other members. We are all in the same...

After discovering the massive benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dr. Olivia Friedman graciously sat down with me and unraveled how her practice works. In Part I, we discovered: In...