Living

Last year, I had the pleasure of going on vacation for the first time in 6 years. It was a beautiful time, and I am incredibly grateful for the experience...

One of the main drawbacks for me about the summertime is having to wear less and showing off certain body parts. I've had atopic dermatitis all my life, and I...

Platforms such as this have given us a chance to raise our voices in the skin community. Not long ago, it was unheard of to be so vulnerable in sharing...

I can't speak for everyone when I say comedic relief is the best way to cope with health conditions, but I can confidently say it's been a lifesaver for me...

All of my friends got into the schools they wanted to, while I got rejected from my dream college. Oh yeah, my skin was dry, and at night, I felt...

Every week in our eczema/TSW Meetups, we make it a point to celebrate something, so I'm celebrating my hair and nails. Why? Because I think that talking about something other...

Growing up, although I was always somewhat of a "loner" and felt alienated much of the time, I was actually quite the social butterfly. In high school and college, I...

In the skin world, it's easy to meet some remarkable people. We are always trying to learn the new best thing for our skin, and blessings sometimes fall into our...

Spring is ending, and summer is almost here. Warmer days are ahead of me, but do I dare wear shorts or even capris? My legs show a lifetime of eczema...

I am one year into topical steroid withdrawal. During this time, I have only left my apartment for doctor's appointments and to ease the burden of care on my partner...

When I look at my face and body, all I can see is a messy mish-mash of many, many different shades of melanin. An ugly tapestry that shows a worn...

For as long as I can remember, topical steroids and immunosuppressants like cyclosporine were the only treatments prescribed to eczema patients. When Dupixent (dupilumab) came along, it was remarkable. The...

About three weeks ago, my eczema got so bad that I needed medical attention. I was put on a short course of prednisolone (15mg for the first 3 days, followed...

When dealing with any chronic health condition, you have a big decision to make at some point. That decision is whether you will commit to your healing fully or not...

Are there any coping strategies that actually work for those times when that itchy flare on your face keeps you awake? When it’s at its worst? One that might handle...

In the realm of topical steroid withdrawal and those seeking to scrap their steroid creams, there is a treatment that usually leaves people concretely on one side of the proverbial...

“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ― Caroline Myss. We are already in the second month of the year, and...

I was formally diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in middle school. It also happens to be around the time when everyone starts to find themselves, and, to be honest, navigating that...

Imagine having clear skin, using any lotion, detergent, fabric softener, or body wash that you like. Picture eating meals including seafood or any foods that have dairy in them. Imagine...

Since I started sharing my journey with topical steroid withdrawal and eczema, it hasn’t exactly been a big surprise that I haven’t done well with most Western medical treatments. However...