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
Eating During the Holidays Having atopic dermatitis means that there may be some food allergies lurking beneath the surface. If you have problems with gluten, or...reactionscomments
In Case You Missed It: Notes from the CommunityWe know there's a lot going on with Eczema Awareness Month in October and the holidays fast approaching, but we've seen so...reactionscomments
When Art Reflects Real LifeWarning: Contains SPOILERS of Modern Love Season 1 Episode 3 “Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am” If you’re caught up...reactions2comments
Chlorine and Scalp Eczema PreventionFor my daughter, chlorine at appropriate levels in pool water and at water parks has shown to not be irritating to all...reactionscomments
3 Home Remedies for Atopic DermatitisThere are times when it’s good to call the doctor about your itchy atopic dermatitis problems. What if it’s not really all...reactionscomments
Beating the Summer HeatFor many eczema patients, the bodily response of sweating is a one-way ticket to an eczema flare. When my skin was at...reactions11comments
My 3 Takeaways From NEA's One-Day ForumOn October 1st, I attended the National Eczema Association (NEA) One-Day Forum in New York City at Mount Sinai. The day was...reactions2comments
Are Eczema Online Platforms Creating More Harm?While I’m grateful to see our online eczema community growing, I’m unsure if it’s creating more harm than good. If there aren't...reactionscomments
