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
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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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... By Margot2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By AtopicDermatitis.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Margot3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Margot2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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... By susan.mees1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By susan.mees2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Things Only People With Eczema Will UnderstandSymptoms aren't always of the visual kind. You may still have other symptoms that are internal like pain, emotional distress, fatigue. People will ask you is that chickenpox or poison... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema HEADquarters: The Scalp!Dandruff-like flaking on the scalp can look much like regular dandruff, even though it is not the same thing. Dandruff can be caused by inflammation of an underlying condition like... By Katie Van Horn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fabric of Our Lives With Atopic Dermatitis I’ll be honest, growing up in the generation when synthetic fabrics became popular was great. There were tons of benefits. Clothing was easier to sew, fabrics didn’t shrink, and the... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips for Wearing Makeup if You Have EczemaAtopic dermatitis (eczema) can affect the skin on many different areas of the body, including the neck, hands, face, and eyelids. Because atopic dermatitis causes damage to the skin barrier... By Katie Van Horn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is There a Connection Between Leaky Gut and Atopic Dermatitis?Leaky gut may be a key contributor to many conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, and food intolerances. But how is leaky gut related to atopic dermatitis (eczema)?... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Fibers for Skin ProblemsIt only takes a few times of wearing something scratchy to let me know that my skin does not like the fabric. We may be tuned in and know immediately... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments