Hair Removal With Atopic EczemaAtopic eczema, the most common form of eczema, causes redness, inflammation, and intense itching. Removing hair either by shaving or waxing can be especially difficult with eczema because so many... By Katie Van Horn4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could the Fall Pumpkin Craze be Beneficial for Atopic Eczema?Fall is finally upon us, as are the many fall trends we love to partake in. Pumpkin picking, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pie…there is definitely a trend emerging!... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Look at Allergies and Atopic DermatitisResearchers believe that the dysfunction in skin barrier seen in atopic dermatitis leads to an increased sensitivity to allergens. What are allergens you might ask!? An allergen is a substance... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Conditions from MedicationsIt seemed like the gene for skin problems had passed me by. Other women in my family had them. But not me…. that is until I started medication for a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 filled with information, emotions and connection with one... By Sarah Wallin3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What I Wish Others Knew About my Eczema — Not Just a ConditionWhen titles go so far to “wish” others to seek knowledge of something most people sort of already know, it usually reveals a deeper level of unseen territory. Or in... By Harrison Li4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is this Product a Cosmetic, Drug, or Soap?The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies products based on their intended use, and different laws and regulations apply to the different categories of products. Generally, approval processes and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Corticosteroid Fears Can Interfere with TreatmentAtopic dermatitis is typically treated in a multi-faceted way: with good hygiene, emollients, and topical steroids. Yet many people who have, or care for children with atopic dermatitis are afraid... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Recommendations: Your Go-To Flare Care Items!We asked and you shared! We asked our community members what are your "go to" over-the-counter items you use when you are experiencing an atopic eczema flare-up. A look at... By Katie Van Horn4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
True or False with Atopic DermatitisThere are some common notions associated with atopic dermatitis. Some of them are so weird that you wouldn’t give them a second thought. Others might get you to worrying. Before... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Get Involved for Eczema Awareness MonthMore than 30 million Americans, many of them children, suffer from atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema). Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of eczema, although there are other... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feelings of Guilt with Childhood DermatitisI was writing a blog about whether a child will outgrow atopic dermatitis and kept getting stuck. My fingers felt heavy. I remembered exactly how I felt when we found... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pregnancy and EczemaIt had been 1 year since my last flare up…I was beginning to think that I no longer suffered from eczema. Although, I knew I wasn’t in the clear 100%... By Karolyn DeMarco2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring for someone with atopic dermatitis expensive. There... By Katie Van Horn3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Living with EczemaI lived with severe eczema for a long time. I can’t say an exact amount of time for how long it was severe because eczema is tricky. Just when I... By Karolyn DeMarco2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
She Said "Ew"I’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to soothe the pain and itching, but unfortunately, not many products have... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is the Aron Regimen?The Aron Regimen is named for Dr. Richard Aron, a dermatologist based in the UK who has been treating atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, for forty years. Dr. Aron... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Burden of Living with Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition that creates a significant burden on those who are affected by it, as well as their family members. Physically, AD causes the... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Pets and Eczema…Do They Mix?I was 12 years old. I had been living with eczema, asthma, and allergies for seven years and everyone was used to it by now. I got out of dusting... By Karolyn DeMarco2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
