Managing Eczema with Artificial NailsLiving with eczema will have you desperately seek for tricks and tips to help you manage its symptoms. So when I found out that artificial nails helped me deal with... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dupixent Didn't Work for MeSo...I hate being a downer. Especially in our world of eczema, I feel like we need to counteract all of that negativity with positivity and hope! But I also feel... By Linette Roungchun4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Must-Have Items for Unexpected Eczema Flare-upsSurprise itchfests and eczema flare-ups are the worst! It is such a tiring and exhausting feeling of dread and doom when you are out somewhere, in the middle of doing... By Teresa Alabata3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Explaining Eczema to Your EmployerEczema is not a “comfortable” disease to manage. It’s uncomfortable to experience, it’s uncomfortable to show to others, and it’s uncomfortable to explain — especially in a professional setting. Many... By Jeff Ten Broeck2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sweater WeatherIt's getting cold out! You know what that means! Sweater weather! Time for all of the winter things. On one hand, I love it. I love wearing boots, and living... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mrs. Read's Magical Home Remedies for EczemaMrs. Read was an important person in my life. She had been a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse on the prairies in the early nineteen hundreds. She and her husband... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Are "New" Eczema Treatments Taking So Long?At the More Than Skin Deep - Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting, I received the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the extensive process of drug development. As an individual... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Eczema Warrior's Thanksgiving Survival GuideOh wait - come again? Oh, so you’re not rolling out the red carpet at your place with a huge Thanksgiving dinner for 20 guests with all the trimmings? Addressing... By Linette Roungchun4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thankful for the OpportunityToo often, I find myself so caught up in my work and responsibilities that I forget to take a step back and reflect on where I’ve been and where I’m... By Jeff Ten Broeck2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Am Thankful ForAs many people do, I spend the month of November giving thanks every day, not just on Thanksgiving. It’s sometimes hard to come up with what I’m grateful for, especially... By Abigail Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making History at the More Than Skin Deep MeetingOn September 23, 2019, the eczema community made history. Over 150 individuals from all over the US gathered together at the More Than Skin Deep: The Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Morning Skincare RoutineA good skincare routine is similar to a marketing strategy — it’s always evolving. If you stay complacent in your old ways, you won’t create the space to improve upon... By Jeff Ten Broeck2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Distractions From My Skin This SeasonIn the past, I used to really think I knew my body. I used to think I understood when my skin would flare and when it would be fine. I... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema and Navigating Intimacy in RelationshipsSo despite your thoughts that you would never find love while having eczema and perfect skin first, you still found yourself struck by Cupid's arrow and are dating an amazing... By Teresa Alabata3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dear EczemaThe last few minutes of my first Eczema Expo were spent at a workshop led by a panel of some strong, empowering women (@ashleyannlora, @eczemalove, @sharris31, and @torisoperphoto) who then... By Linette Roungchun2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Months Without DupixentI have successfully been off of Dupixent for 10 months now. Personal disclaimer: Please note that I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. I do not condone anyone tapering... By Ashley Ann Lora2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Spooks and ItchesOctober is by far one of my favorite months and Halloween is absolutely my favorite holiday. I love the spooky aesthetic, fall leaves, carved pumpkins, costumes, etc. And not to... By Abigail Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Top 5 Worst Locations to Experience EczemaEczema knows no boundaries. The disease can affect patients in a variety of different ways. Some experience dry skin, while others struggle with oozing and crusting. These symptoms aren’t limited... By Jeff Ten Broeck3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Why Connection is Necessary for HealingLately, I’ve been finding myself connecting with new eczema warriors online. These are not your average “text message” or “DM” like connections. Instead, they are one-on-one, intimate video chats for... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Agony of Socializing with EczemaSocializing with eczema can be such a trying and demoralizing thing sometimes. When you have eczema, you have so much more to consider and deal with than someone without it... By Teresa Alabata3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments