Living

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

When it comes to severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, the desperation is real. It's painful, emotionally, when there seems to be nothing helping our skin. But what if there...

It wasn't until I met my partner that I realized I had forgotten many details of my childhood. Josue, my boyfriend, remembers the finest details - from his favorite toy...

As a little girl, I always dreamed of my wedding being the best day of my life. Yet I never dreamed of it being stressful and on top of struggling...

I've always struggled with boundaries for as long as I can remember. I never quite knew where I ended, and someone else began. I didn't even really understand the word...

I am coming to the end of my third week on prednisolone and will slowly be weaned down to 5 mg a day for the next seven days. I am...

The worst days are the ones when I go see my doctor because the fluorescent lights show me how bad my skin really is. I'm in a clinical trial for...

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 want to make their gifts count, especially for us as their "skin" friend. I...

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...