Living

Living 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...

In 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...

Developing 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...

If 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...

For 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...

Eczema 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...

I 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...

I 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...

When 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...

I 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...

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...

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...

One 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...

A 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...

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...

Throughout 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."...

Our 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...

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...

As 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...

I'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...