That Dreaded Label, Steroid PhobiaAs 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...reactions7comments
Why Do I Overheat at Night?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...reactions4comments
Does Eczema Help Anxiety?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...reactionscomments
Top 3 Eczema Summer Tips“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...reactionscomments
Vacuums and Dust MitesLet 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...reactions5comments
Emotional Freedom for EczemaEFT (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...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe 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...reactions2comments
Are Waterbeds the Way to Better Sleep?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...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis and a Low-Carb DietI 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...reactions7comments
I Look Forward to Summer and Dread It at the Same TimeThere is no pleasing me. I have spent the last few months moaning about the winter months and now it seems I am having a go at the summer! I...reactionscomments
My Favorite Clothes That Don’t Hurt My Sensitive SkinIt sounds like such an odd thing to even think about - clothes that don’t hurt - but if you experience eczema, I’m sure you understand. Some clothes just irritate...reactions3comments
Eczema Bamboo Growth - 90 Layers Shed!You and I are like the commonly known “Chinese” bamboo tree, my eczema friends. The bamboo tree appears to lay dormant with no growth in sight for 5 years, suddenly...reactions3comments
My Partner's Relationship with Chronic EczemaThe thought of being in partnership with eczema can unleash a variety of emotions for many. That used to be, hands down, my biggest fears. One, that a relationship wasn't...reactions3comments
Imagine If, Like COVID-19, Eczema Was a Threat to Humanity?Today is the 20th of May 2021 and I have now been fully vaccinated. It is a great day. I feel I can walk among other humans without fear of...reactions2comments
Sleigh Winter Skin With Satya Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Sleigh Winter Skin With Satya Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
How Do You Practice Self-Care?Stress has been a contributing factor in causing my eczema flares. Stress as a cause for eczema may perhaps be anecdotal, or perhaps there’s some science behind it. I just...reactionscomments
Flying With Eczema MedicationsA few years back, I was on the road to Gatwick Airport. I was going on holiday to Italy. I made the monumental error of not making a list of...reactionscomments
Sewing with Atopic DermatitisI’ve started sewing again. Some of you might remember when I wrote about the problems I had dealing with different fabrics as a seamstress. In my retirement, I’ve done only...reactionscomments
Eczema/TSW 2-3 hour Morning RoutineMorning and night routines are some of the best things we can do for our bodies. I will focus on my morning routine during the worst stages of topical steroid...reactions3comments
Do You Have a Summer Essential Kit?Is it just me, or does anyone else have a summer essential kit? It’s kind of like an expanded first aid kit. Every summer, our family takes a few trips...reactions2comments
