What I Wish I Knew Earlier About CortisoneIn reading the stories and comments on AtopicDermatitis.net, I notice most are much younger than I. Many speak of depending on a...reactionscomments
#theitchisab*tchYou might have come across this cheeky hashtag on Instagram when searching about eczema - #theitchisab*tch. And you might be wondering to...reactionscomments
Go-To Winter Eczema RemediesWinter can mean snow, drier air, turning on the heat and for people with eczema, a whole new level of dryness and...reactionscomments
Redefining Intimacy On Valentine's Day!Intimacy + physical touch = discomfort and shame. This equation of words used to sum up my relationship with intimacy and romantic...reactionscomments
Self-Love Made Intimacy and Dating with Eczema More ComfortableWhen I was a young, pre-pubescent girl, I remember having crushes at school. I had a handful of them, actually. Throughout 1st...reactionscomments
Do You Believe in Miracles?Google defines a miracle as: A surprising event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to...reactionscomments
Finding the Perfect Treats for Your Eczema ValentineGiving a loved one food or treats can be a wonderful gesture. It can also be a risky one. Most people take...reactionscomments
What I’ve Learned from Dealing with a Staph InfectionOver the past 2 months, I have been dealing with a beautiful staph infection. I say beautiful because I have learned so...reactions2comments
An Eczema Meet-Up in New England and How to Plan Your Own!Sunday, December 15th, on a cold, windy, winter day on the east coast, I held my second ever eczema/TSW meet-up! I live...reactionscomments
Getting Gel Nails to Avoid Scratching EczemaOne of the scariest things about having eczema is continuously growing weapons of destruction naturally through your fingers every day. Because of...reactionscomments
Wrestling with EczemaMost medical professionals would agree that wrestling and eczema are not a great combination. The mats are a cesspool of bacteria, and...reactionscomments
3 Ways My Crohn's Medication Improved My EczemaAlthough I lived with symptoms for much longer, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was around seventeen years old. I...reactionscomments
A New Rash in TownRecently I’ve been more lenient with my diet. I paid attention to what I was eating, just not to the extent I...reactionscomments
Another Eczema Meet-Up Success!Although I interact with the eczema community on a daily basis through different online channels, it’s not the same when we get...reactions1comment
Winter Eczema ReliefThe harsh, ever-changing temps and dryness of winter can have some harsh, ever-changing effects for people with atopic dermatitis. But there are...reactionscomments
The Hardest Part of Having a Toddler with EczemaWelcome to part 2 of the interview with my mom! In part one, Going Back in Time to Where it All Began...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
How to Start Your Year Fresh with Atopic DermatitisIt's a new year and with new years come new hopes, new dreams, not only that but new complications, fears, and expectations...reactions1comment
My New Year's Eczema ResolutionsI’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...reactionscomments
How My Niece Showed Me CompassionMy niece stayed home from school today. As if living with Crohn's disease and eczema weren't enough, now there's a bug going...reactionscomments
