The Language of Eczema: Triggers and FlaresI have noticed along my journey living with atopic dermatitis that there are some basic definitions and terminologies I have only learned...reactionscomments
Stability and Eczema: Why Consistency Is ImportantLiving with eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can be extremely mentally and emotionally draining, as well as extremely unpredictable. Having more...reactionscomments
Fighting Stress, Dermatitis, and Dandruff with Ketoconazole ShampooStress has been getting me down lately, and it’s been affecting my skin. It’s not like I don’t have the tools to...reactionscomments
My Life-Changing Experience With The Mind-Body ConnectionI started to practice control over my itchy skin when I was attending San Francisco State University in the early 2000s. In...reactionscomments
How My Eczema Impacted My Family's Travel Program InterviewWhen my family applied for our NEXUS the Trusted Traveler Program (expedited travel between Canada and the US) to make traveling easier...reactionscomments
How Do I Make My Eczema Treatment Decisions?As a long-time eczema patient, it seems very overwhelming to me to navigate the many treatments in the market to manage my...reactionscomments
My Skin's Reaction After Getting a TattooI recently had something happen that has been pretty upsetting. It’s not something I was entirely unprepared for or unaware of. However...reactions1comment
"Don’t Scratch" Easier Said Than Done!Ever been bitten by a mosquito and felt the urge to scratch. Well, imagine that sensation on your face, your neck, behind...reactionscomments
Remembering Grandma's Garden: The Damask Rose for Skin HealingOne of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and...reactionscomments
Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to...reactionscomments
"Fight-or-Flight" Mode and EczemaMost of us know that there is a link between stress and eczema. This is not exactly a new idea. But Western...reactions2comments
Fishing for Doctors: How I Reel In the Right One for MeFinding the right doctor for my sensitive skin has often felt like going fishing in an ocean that seems bottomless and murky...reactionscomments
What Trigger is Causing This Flare-Up?There is a lot about living with atopic dermatitis that is difficult to manage. It’s not just the eczema itself that sucks...reactionscomments
Let's Talk All Things Flare CareManaging eczema is exhausting in many ways – emotionally, physically, and mentally. Even on lighter days, we're still running surveillance, constantly alert...reactionscomments
Food Triggers: Learning How to Identify ThemAs I sat in my seat on the plane and watched the stewardess push the snack and beverage cart down the aisle...reactionscomments
4 Essential Oils That Ease My Eczema in Mind, Body, and SoulFinding the right essential oils has been a very useful tool for me to use for my eczema care and treatment. While...reactionscomments
Is the Mediterranean Climate the Solution?My late holiday starts in October. Fuerteventura, cheers! Mine's a pint! Of water. My goal, to rid my usual issue — eczema...reactionscomments
An Eczema-Friendly Guide to Microneedling and Derma RollersI honestly believe that the tools we use in skincare can be just as important as the products we use with them...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
