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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...

One of my favorite things to do is listen to podcasts. There are some pretty good ones on skin health (the Healthy Skin Show and The Eczema Podcast), but I...

I have dealt with atopic dermatitis most of my life and depression and anxiety have also been constant companions on my journey. I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis at 10...

Reading is so empowering. As I sit here in Barnes and Noble, I am breathing in a new book. When it comes to eczema, we can always use motivation in...

Greetings my fellow eczema warriors! The time is just coming up to 9 am as I write to you this morning from the sunny UK. It's actually overcast here but...

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Every eczema warrior will know that just when things look as if they have turned a corner, our health can take a turn for the worse. It brings us crashing...

Ever since I came back from vacation a few weeks ago, I have struggled with yet another skin flare-up. I would be lying if I said it hasn’t been painful...

The times when we feel the most lost are when we may shine the brightest. For Ciena, a star in the making, her light is just beginning to glow. Ciena...

We all know the saying “that gets under my skin.” Most of us have likely used it at one point or another. But have we really considered what the root...