Taking Control of Our Skin Health: Our MicrobiomeThere is no doubt a direct relationship between the gut microbiome and the skin, which has become an important topic in dermatology...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...reactions2comments
Will Eczema Ever Be Normal? ... Spoiler Alert It Is!Two songs come to mind when I think of the word normal. “What’s normal anyway?” by singer Miguel and “Normal Girl” by...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Give It Your AllWhether you have mild or severe atopic symptoms, the tedious amount of hours spent trying to figure out what is wrong can...reactionscomments
The Art Of SurrenderThe idea of surrender has always been difficult for me as I am just naturally a fighter. I kind of had to...reactionscomments
Skincare Golden NuggetsMore relief is here! I imagine we all have our “go-to" remedial products that support us, whether in a flare or for...reactionscomments
Packing Tape for Atopic Dermatitis?Could packing tape become the next big thing for dry skin? Pulling off a Band-Aid with skin flakes stuck to it gave...reactionscomments
Fine to Thrive: Choosing a Career Around My ConditionBy the mid-noughties, I was at the end of my tether with my skin and career. I worked at Kodak - the...reactionscomments
Share Your Story – Be Vulnerable“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brene Brown I’ll never...reactionscomments
Special but for the Wrong ReasonsIn 1987 I was a nine-year-old child. I remember being taken to the famous Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. Oddly, it...reactionscomments
Beach Day Sunburn - What Not To Do!Ouch! Sunburn. My first beach day right before the official start of summer left me with a sunburn the next day. Yes...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...reactions2comments
Rub a Dub DubThe sanctuary. The porcelain crib. The domestic oasis... a.k.a. the bathtub. First off, what was used back in the olden days, such...reactionscomments
Specialist Says No!Last evening, I got off the phone to my doctor feeling totally and utterly bewildered. Let's take a few steps back for...reactions2comments
What I Learned About InflammationI admit! I'm a bit of a junkie when it comes to learning about the mind-body relationship and the relationship between inflammation...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The Struggles That Come with Finding Products That WorkWe all know that finding products that reduce the eczema itch and help to manage flares isn't an easy process. Sometimes, when...reactionscomments
