Facial Eczema is Such a DragToday I am very pleased that the UK is in lockdown (Nov 2020). This is because I've just finished wrenching my skin to bits and I don't have to see...reactions6comments
My Years of Issues With LatexI have been aware of my latex sensitivity for many years. It’s not the kind that is a true allergy and it won’t show up in an immunoglobulin E (IgE)...reactionscomments
Common Questions I Receive About DupixentHey family - It’s been a while since I’ve updated you or anyone on how I’ve been doing from my withdrawal from Dupixent. I feel as though I am always...reactions5comments
My Postcard to EczemaDear eczema, I’m writing to you from my rented villa in Sardinia. I hope you’re doing okay back home. Feel free to leave my apartment anytime you need to, honestly...reactions2comments
How Can Eczema Be A Confidence Booster?Dare to be different! I love the skin you’re in! Be bold! There are so many positive quotes that can be thought of to build up self-confidence, but realistically it...reactions4comments
The Itch FactorHas this pandemic been getting you down? Want to get involved in the TSW/eczema community to inspire others but feel like doing it in a fun, creative way? Come on...reactions2comments
Hiding Eczema During My Teen YearsI first got diagnosed at 3 years old with eczema, so I don’t remember what it is like not to have to deal with it. There were periods of my...reactions1comment
Does Music Stop the Itch?Many say that music heals. Some may even proclaim that a DJ saved their life. Whatever role that music plays in your life, it is a known fact that music...reactions2comments
My One Year AnniversaryIt’s time for an anniversary celebration! I’ve completed one year of writing for AtopicDermatitis.net and moderating on our Facebook page. I had previously thought I was fairly knowledgeable and up-to-date...reactions2comments
Quality Eczema Patient Care: Why Is It So Hard?Have you ever thought, when will this endless cycle ever stop? You may not have simply because having a chronic illness and imagining that something that cannot be healed has...reactionscomments
It's Always a White Christmas for the AD KidsIt feels like I have spent the whole day vacuuming. This morning it was the bed. Mid-morning, the car. And about an hour ago, the lounge including the sofa. Looking...reactionscomments
Was My Body Was Trying to Tell Me Something?It's been a difficult year for all, what with the pandemic and having to lockdown. At times it almost felt apocalyptic. Like the world had begun a new dark chapter...reactions2comments
Let it "Snow"Tom was feeling very festive, but he was slightly perturbed at the lack of snow this year, so he decided to get inventive in his backyard... he thought to himself...reactionscomments
Minimal MakeupAfter going through something like topical steroid withdrawal, you end up appreciating the natural, unaided beauty of your skin. Especially if like me, you also decided to go down the...reactions4comments
Is There Increased Intuition Through Eczema?More than anything else, I crave depth. Life is full of tumultuous occurrences and I like to talk about it. I like to think about it and I like to feel...reactions5comments
Constant Eye Infections Triggered by EczemaOne of the main by-products of having atopic eczema is the problem of recurring eye infections. The constant scratching means that there is always a high chance of a bacterial...reactionscomments
Self-Awareness in the Midst of Victim Mentality, Perfectionism, and ControlAs I grow older, I realize that there is no such thing as perfection. Perfectionism is a worshipped ideal. Self-awareness, however - that’s where the good stuff is. That’s absolutely...reactionscomments
Is Eczema Always A Bad Thing?Because eczema is a memory and causes reminders in our daily lives to stay healthy, there is no way to keep eczema out of our minds even if it is...reactionscomments
Dating During CovidIf you told the Linette of a year ago that in the fall of 2020 I would be going through TSW, living through a pandemic, AND seriously dating someone, I...reactions6comments
Flaky (Skin, That Is) ThoughtsSo I don’t know about you, but I currently have a pile of flakes right next to me on my desk. And this isn’t my first pile of the day...reactions2comments
