How to Find the Best Soaps For EczemaCleansing and sanitation are so important when you have eczema! But sometimes, the search for a safe formula that won't sting can make one dubious when it comes to selecting...reactions3comments
Eating During the Holidays Having atopic dermatitis means that there may be some food allergies lurking beneath the surface. If you have problems with gluten, or any other autoimmune difficulties, eating during the holidays...reactionscomments
Caring For OthersCaring for others is always hard. It's especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It's hard to find a good balance. You want to be there for...reactionscomments
Partying Too Hard With ADMy daughter, Tamia, has a little cousin who is very close in age to her. They are four days apart. In April, Tamia and her (slightly) younger cousin both celebrated...reactionscomments
Fast Food and FriendsI have a very strict diet because of my eczema. I don’t eat meat, with the exception of pork. I avoid most fast food and don’t drink soda. At first...reactionscomments
In Case You Missed It: Notes from the CommunityWe know there's a lot going on with Eczema Awareness Month in October and the holidays fast approaching, but we've seen so much great engagement coming from our community members...reactionscomments
It's The Little ThingsThere are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping me afloat with so many life changes - leaving my...reactionscomments
What Eczema Has Taught Me About HappinessEczema has taught me so much about happiness. About what it truly means to experience unconditional love and joy for life. To be grateful for my life despite all the...reactionscomments
Visualizing Your Best LifeWhen I was bedridden from Topical Steroids Withdrawal (TSW), I would visualize myself already healed – having smooth and healthy skin, wearing shorts, going swimming, getting a tan, being happy...reactionscomments
Is This Dermatitis or What?Skin issues often get short shrift in the health world because they're "not that bad" when compared to "actual diseases" but there are a lot of challenges that come with...reactionscomments
Choosing the Right Makeup with Atopic Dermatitis - ShoppingWe all want makeup to help us look good with skin issues. It can take time, so be prepared to make a day of it. Go all out and have...reactionscomments
Disappointments and Wasting TimeRecently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless and while I know I shouldn't compare myself, I really wanted...reactions6comments
Intermittent Fasting & EczemaIntermittent Fasting (IF) is a type of eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. It doesn’t emphasize what you should eat, but rather what time you should...reactions3comments
Ditch the Itch! 11+ Ways to Ease Eczema ItchinessYour skin feels dry, tight, easily irritated, and itchy. So what’s the most natural thing to do? You scratch to calm the itch. Yet the more you scratch, the worse...reactions12comments
My Wedding ExperienceWeddings...Need I say more? It's apparently wedding season. I wasn't aware of this. Nor was I prepared for it - at all. This time of the year isn't my favorite...reactionscomments
Navigating the Open Enrollment PeriodIt’s that time of year again! During the open enrollment period, Americans have the ability to shop for new health insurance plans. As someone who has recently navigated this intimidating...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Skin Care Routine Must Have'sThis article is part of an “Ask the Advocate” series. Our amazing group of atopic dermatitis advocates answered a few questions to share their thoughts and tips with the community...reactionscomments
5 Important Reminders for Eczema WarriorsBetween trying new creams and resisting the urge to scratch, life with eczema can sure get stressful. It's no wonder that dealing with an often unpredictable and uncontrollable condition like...reactionscomments
Fear of "IT" Being SeenI just returned from attending a conference. I’ve been going to this conference for about 6 years, maybe 7, but this was my first year going with my eczema being...reactionscomments
Transitioning Care: How I Overcame My FearsDuring my first week of college I had the worst flare up that I had ever had. Being diagnosed at 8 years old, I had a lot of experience with...reactionscomments