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The majority of us that struggle with atopic dermatitis, topical steroid withdrawal, or any other skin condition are very well aware we have to be careful when selecting which products...

Either dreaded or celebrated word, COVID-19 vaccine! It’s a personal choice to get vaccinated. In some ways, the word is sort of becoming taboo. Nobody really wants to pry into...

In 1987 I was a nine-year-old child. I remember being taken to the famous Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. Oddly, it was an exciting and frightening time. I vividly...

Ouch! Sunburn. My first beach day right before the official start of summer left me with a sunburn the next day. Yes, I used sunblock. No, I did not reapply...

I remember the days when I didn’t have to overthink my appointments at the salon. I would just set up my appointment and head out. Now, with chronic eczema, I...

The sanctuary. The porcelain crib. The domestic oasis... a.k.a. the bathtub. First off, what was used back in the olden days, such as bins and large basins, were not called bathtubs...

Last evening, I got off the phone to my doctor feeling totally and utterly bewildered. Let's take a few steps back for some context. In February, I sent an email...

Ever been in the change room at the gym or change room on a sports team? I have played sports all my life.  I live for playing ice hockey; even...

I was on my computer the other morning doing some research on herbal remedies for eczema. When I went to open another page, I realized I had finished my third...

The summer has finally got its boots on and zipped up tight here in the UK, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees celsius this week. I would argue that the majority...

I admit! I'm a bit of a junkie when it comes to learning about the mind-body relationship and the relationship between inflammation and the skin. I'm continuously signing up for...

As an atopic individual, I am sure the term ‘steroid phobic’ has risen from the seedy depths of a doctor’s office, especially when trying to quell the age-old question, “Are...

It's a strange thing, but every time I go to bed, about an hour or so in, I feel my whole body burning up. I never go to bed with...

Eczema helps me understand my anxiety better. The article title may be misleading at first glance, but by the end, you'll see where I am coming from. Eczema certainly does...

“Summer, summer, summertime! Just sit back and unwind.” - Will Smith Oh, the soothing air of the hot summer breezes basking in the sun, letting time pass by. It’s a...

Let me tell you about my vacuum cleaner. It sucks. Groan! Seriously. It cleans amazingly well. It probably could suck the dust from the bedroom right through the living room...

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or Tapping is a mind/body self-supportive method. Bringing together Eastern and Western healing modalities, EFT is rooted in the ancient principles of acupuncture and incorporates contemporary...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like atopic dermatitis can...

Do you remember those waterbeds in the 1980s & ’90s?  The old dark wood frame with the waterbed bladder. I remember having one as a kid, and I really liked...

I began a new sewing project the other day. A beautiful (I hope) stained glass style quilted table runner, which I knew my daughter wanted. As I was organizing the...