It's Not Just One ThingLiving with atopic dermatitis and/or atopic eczema can often feel like you're fighting an uphill battle. It's difficult and during some of...reactionscomments
Staying True To Yourself in the World of AdvocacyFor as long as I remember, since starting topical steroid withdrawal back in 2014, I have been a very outspoken advocate. I...reactionscomments
Finding Love with Sean and LinetteFor most of us in the dating realm, we end up having to explain our conditions, our partners never having lived with...reactionscomments
Ryan's Experience Trying Different Pharmaceutical TreatmentsHaving come from a skeptical background, it took me a long time before trying Dupixent. I weighed out many pros and cons...reactionscomments
Ezcema Expo '23I feel like I have learned loads recently. I attended the Eczema Expo 2023 seminar via Zoom and boy was it worth...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Redirect a Bully's Focus on Your EczemaOne of the hardest things for me to hear about and read about as an eczema veteran of over 30 years is...reactions2comments
Getting to Know You and Your Eczema JourneyEvery person is different, and every person's eczema journey is different. We want to get to know you, how your eczema has...reactionscomments
Advocacy in All FormsWhenever we think of advocacy, we think of loud voices, diving deep, but sometimes it's also about rest and knowing our limits...reactionscomments
A Permanent Scar: Bullying & Shame With EczemaI have always been somewhat of a “loner” and “outsider” growing up. Being a refugee in a new country at 10 years...reactionscomments
My Imperfect Food Habits for the SummerNo one gets anywhere striving for the perfect life. Part of what makes us human is enjoying both the good and bad...reactionscomments
Ben's Take on Naturopathy and Pharmaceutical DrugsThere are so many questions surrounding pharmaceutical drugs. Do we or don't we? Is there a way to just heal naturally, or...reactionscomments
How Art and Music Are Powerful Healers (Transmutation)Without creative outlets such as art and music, I believe that the depression, shame, and sense of doom that I often felt...reactionscomments
Creating Possibility from PainMost of us live with skin conditions and learn ways to manage them throughout our daily lives. Sometimes, they kick us when...reactionscomments
Mnemonics and Multi-Dermatitis MemorizationIf you’ve been reading advocate content on this site for a while, you are likely to know already that atopic dermatitis is...reactionscomments
Mind Over Matter With GreggIt always seems the people who know the lowest of lows are the ones who are there to help others up after...reactions2comments
AD-Friendly Valentine's Day Gift IdeasValentine's Day is such a wonderful time to celebrate our loved ones. It is an occasion to show love to those we...reactionscomments
How to Avoid Anaphylactic Shock with EczemaEvery year, I make it a priority to visit a new country. I love traveling and exploring new territories because it gives...reactionscomments
Is This Dermatitis or What?Skin issues often get short shrift in the health world because they're "not that bad" when compared to "actual diseases" but there...reactionscomments
Partying Too Hard With ADMy daughter, Tamia, has a little cousin who is very close in age to her. They are four days apart. In April...reactionscomments
By the Numbers: Diagnosis and HCPsJust over 400 individuals with atopic dermatitis (AD) completed the online AD In America 2018 survey. This survey gathered information about their...reactionscomments