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I’m currently going through an uncomfortable flare-up where the surrounding skin of my mouth is tight, oozy, extremely dry, and unbearably itchy. This flare is so intense that it’s challenging...

You might have come across this cheeky hashtag on Instagram when searching about eczema - #theitchisab*tch. And you might be wondering to yourself why it exists or maybe you are...

In reading the stories and comments on AtopicDermatitis.net, I notice most are much younger than I. Many speak of depending on a corticosteroid and Benadryl regime to try to control...

For the past two months, I’ve been dealing with a stubborn staph infection. In the midst of healing and clearing up, my eczema happened to collaborate with the infection and...

Recently I’ve been more lenient with my diet. I paid attention to what I was eating, just not to the extent I normally do. I just wanted to enjoy some...

I'm lucky enough to not have dealt with eczema at the beginning of my healing journey when pharmaceuticals other than steroids were the popular drug of choice for Western dermatologists...

Many years ago, when my mom was dealing with dry, itchy patches, her doctor wrote a prescription for sheep fat or lanolin. Although it was extremely thick, we warmed it...

One of the most important things you can do in terms of your eczema treatment is to find a dermatologist that is willing to be a strong advocate on your...

A lot of people know about eczema or atopic dermatitis. They've at least heard of the condition(s), or know someone who knows someone impacted by them. I think it's great...

Although I interact with the eczema community on a daily basis through different online channels, it’s not the same when we get together in person. That’s why I couldn’t wait...

The harsh, ever-changing temps and dryness of winter can have some harsh, ever-changing effects for people with atopic dermatitis. But there are some ways to help soothe your skin and...

Welcome to part 2 of the interview with my mom! In part one, Going Back in Time to Where it All Began, I shared how I was diagnosed and the...

Warning: Contains SPOILERS of Modern Love Season 1 Episode 3 “Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am” If you’re caught up on your binging game, you know that Modern...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

Happy New Year! I have been writing for AtopicDermatitis.net for nearly two years and it's amazing how quickly time flies when you are doing the things that you love. I'm...

The Editorial Team at AtopicDermatitis.net is highlighting people in the eczema community and their healing journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews. We talked to Valeria (@dermatiteatopicdiary) about growing up...

If you have eczema, you have probably thought that there's hardly any way you could fully participate and celebrate in the festivities because of your skin or the amount of...

With the holiday season in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to set our sights on the exciting possibilities the New Year brings. Let’s wipe the slate clean and jump into...

It's a new year and with new years come new hopes, new dreams, not only that but new complications, fears, and expectations as well. The new year is a time...

I’ll be honest, I haven’t really been the best at taking care of my eczema this year. I’ve been forgetful and haven’t been sticking to my diet as much as...