Bedding Options for Atopic EczemaIt has been a long day and all you want to do is climb into your bed and fall into a deep sleep. Instead, you find yourself tossing and turning... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sun Protection and Natural Sunburn Treatments That I like Using for My EczemaWhen it comes to finding the perfect sunscreens for my sensitive skin, it can sometimes be a bit hard to find a good formula that both contain ingredients protective enough... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eating Well with Atopic DermatitisSo many of our foods come with a lot of ingredients that we are not so sure about. We wonder if food can heal our skin. Relax, this is not... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Hand EczemaEczema can appear anywhere on the body, but it's particularly bothersome when it shows up on the hands. We use our hands daily and for so many things that having... By Katie Van Horn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Soundtrack to My Angry Phase of EczemaSometimes we all need something to relate to when we’re going through tough times. During my formative years as a child to a young adult in my twenties, one of... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Underwear Dilemma – Over the Shoulder HoldersLacey can be lovely, but what about when it causes skin irritations? If you have skin-related allergies, or atopic dermatitis, finding a good bra can be a problem. There is... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reality CheckIt'd been a busy few weeks for me. I was traveling for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) events, working and dealing with school. Needless to say, I was stressed. I wasn't... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Drug Pamphlet Part 2Reading all of the information and instructions that come with medications or prescriptions can feel kind of overwhelming. No matter how you approach it, I’ve got some personal ideas about... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self Confidence and Self ConsciousnessOn top of all of the normal, everyday worries of hair, nails, what to wear, what to eat, being too thin, being too thick, etc. Those of us with atopic... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mindfulness for Atopic DermatitisI feel like this should be written in a softer smoother font with gentle curves. That's because when we think about scratching, harsh images may come to mind. I can... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Wish Dermatologists Would Handle Appointments with Eczema PatientsMy name is Terry and I am from the Bay Area of California, USA. When I developed eczema at the age of 5, my life quickly became a series of... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Should Steroids Be out of the Question When It Comes to Eczema Treatment?Steroids. They are the bane of our existence as people with chronic eczema. We all have lived through the false hope and disappointment of being prescribed endless supplies of steroids... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Stefanie Bord3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Jennifer.martin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Stefanie Bord3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Truc Thanh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments