The Underwear Dilemma – Below the BeltListen, I know that this subject may be a bit awkward. Honestly though, it just seems fitting to cover the topic of what covers our, you know – that business...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Mental HealthI've lived with atopic eczema since I was a child. While my flaring is less severe now that I am older, it's still pretty obvious. You can tell something is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dragon SkinI've had atopic dermatitis since at least high school. I say "at least" because I always just assumed it was dry skin and everyone had something like that on their...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Drug Pamphlet Part 1It seems like the literature that comes with a medicine contains more than enough instructions. There are also backup instructions. Then they throw up cautions. But wait, just in case...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Leaves of 3, Let Them Be! Avoiding Poison Ivy with AD"Can I go out in the woods and play?" In this day of constant screen time entertainment, these words can be golden to a modern parent's ears. My son loved...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Prescription for Plastic Wrap!?I recently had a bad flare-up of my atopic dermatitis and was out of my usual medications to treat it. I also wasn't entirely sure if that's what was happening...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hot Tub HelpIt’s been below freezing here in the Northeast. The kids have been excited to go into our hot tub. Chase insists that we should go into the hot tub when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Or Until It Stops ItchingMy daughter and I were a skin scare specialist team. She made the appointments and I arrived to do my part. As the Nana, I was usually well rested, leaving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You "Qualified" to Handle Skin Issues?Some people just know things. You’ve seen them – all competent and the takey carey of business types. I really don’t think our family had enough information to deal with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Camping With Atopic EczemaIn 2017 I was invited to attend a retreat for IBD patients. We camped out for a few days and while I loved the experience, unfortunately, my skin did not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Household Chores With Atopic EczemaWith atopic eczema, it is important to protect yourself while doing chores around the house. With a few simple tips, you can keep your house clean and not irritate your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Skin Moist in Dry Winter WeatherThe heating unit has been running around the clock. It’s hard to keep the place warm when temperatures drop. Hot air is hot air. It doesn’t matter if your heat...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Diagnosis TimelineI remember I was 15 and at camp away from home when some rashy-looking bumps showed up on the inside of my arms. I thought, maybe it is from something...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema Innovators: An Interview With the Creator of Barrier LightJoshua Han is founder and inventor of a device called Barrier Light. Inspired by his daughter who suffered from severe atopic dermatitis, he created Barrier Light to measure and track...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Handling the Gifts you Can’t UseWith names featuring words like “Magic,” “Beautiful,” “Wishes,” “Heaven,” and “Moonlight,” today’s bath products promise luxury, relaxation, rejuvenation, and beauty, which is likely why they’re considered a go-to gift for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Everyone Became a Mom Who Says "Stop Scratching"One thing I wasn’t prepared for with atopic dermatitis was the authoritative tone that people started to take with me, even when they knew nothing about the condition (not that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Flaring and That's OkayWithin these past few months, I have made so many life changes - from the loss of a relationship, moving (back) home, dietary changes, and changes in medications. You can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Things I Did Because of my Atopic DermatitisIt took a while for me to actually be diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, and in all of those years, not really knowing what it was and struggling and scratching and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
That Time I Made My Scalp BleedMost of the time, dermatitis seems like more of an annoyance to me than a serious medical issue (disclaimer: I know this isn't true for everyone but that is my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My History of Skin IssuesI've always thought of myself as someone with good skin - this is not a humble brag, stay with me! I am not prone to breakouts, I don't get many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments