How Meditation Impacted My Journey With EczemaLiving with eczema and/or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) oftentimes feels like trying to navigate in a storm that never seems to end. The ongoing itching, red and burning skin, lack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling by Plane With My Injectable BiologicIn the past, traveling meant lugging lots of heavy tubes and tubs of medications and moisturizers and other products related to my skin with me, making my luggage heavy! Nowadays...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Strategic Skincare Product Layering For Dry, Sensitive SkinDeveloping a skincare routine with sensitive, irritated skin has been quite the journey for me over the past 35 years of living with eczema. I went from purely getting all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The “Goldilocks” LotionIf you’ve been reading my articles for a while you know that I usually like to regale you with tales of my skincare experimentation, or anecdotes from my life relating...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rinvoq: Getting My Life BackFor years, eczema patients only had so many options for treatments. Now, we are overwhelmed with new medications with strange names and unforeseeable futures. It's difficult understanding what is for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Using Tea Tree Essential Oil for EczemaEczema has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The cycles of scratching and itching, red and flaky patches, and all the other uncomfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Summertime and the Living Is ItchyI don’t know about you guys, but this summer has brought the most intense seasonal allergies. I have struggled with sniffles, sneezing, itchy mouth, itchy eyes, and extreme fatigue. My...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pollen Is the Silent ThreatI have been doing well in recent months in terms of keeping on top of my asthma and eczema. However, the summer is in full flight here and this always...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vacation Isn't a Getaway with EczemaWhen you think of vacation, what comes to mind? Perhaps a new place or somewhere warm with beautiful beaches or mountains. Or maybe it’s special bonding time with family or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Summer Is Here: Top Tips to Help Keep My Eyes From FlaringI always find it challenging to maintain good eye health. And 'touch wood' I'm doing a great job staving off the attack I am currently under. The weather is hot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is My 5-Step Skincare Routine?I don’t know about you guys, but I really love having a routine; I thrive under its direction. However, I often make the same mistakes when it comes to setting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With Atopic Dermatitis?Navigating a life with atopic dermatitis can feel very lonely. The visibility of living with a skin condition can be stigmatizing and create isolating experiences. Let alone living with a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Social Anxiety & EczemaOne of the most difficult parts of dealing with conditions like eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), has been the visibility piece of it, in my experience. The sheer fact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Season-by-Season Eczema HandbookA life with atopic dermatitis can feel like an obstacle course. Seemingly mundane and everyday things like our environments, the foods we eat, the products we use, and so much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Benefit from Showering (Some Practical Tips)I recently was scheduled to have a patch test done to try and see if there are things that my skin comes in contact with that are causing my eczema...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My PSA About HomeopathyThroughout the years I have been living with and seeking relief from symptoms of my chronic illnesses, I have been confronted by many so-called "snake oils and snake oil salespersons."...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Would I Do? Eczema and Recurring Fungal InfectionsOur community forums are a safe and welcoming space for all eczema warriors to ask pressing questions and get real feedback from others who have lived through similar situations with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Switching Treatments: How Do You Decide?Switching our medications can be a complex process. As a long-term patient with eczema, I must keep an eye on all the latest treatments on the market. It would be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing For A Doctor's AppointmentAs far back as I can remember, going to any doctor’s appointment has been an incredibly anxiety inducing and uncomfortable experience for me. Typically out of all doctors, I tend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Physical and Emotional Scars from a Life with EczemaI've been living with eczema all my life. This skin disease has affected me in all aspects of my life - socially, professionally, and privately. It is still an ongoing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments