What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Homemade Moisture Cream for Dry SkinIt is not always easy to find that one moisturizer that works on everything. It seems like this one has perfume, or that one doesn’t absorb easily. I would like... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Across the Ages: 3 Snapshots of my Eczema LifeLittle did I know the diagnosis of eczema at six years old would latch on possibly the rest of my life. Who knew not all diseases can be easily treated... By Harrison Li5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Falling into Good HabitsWith the latest weather snap, a cold front blew in, and my granddaughter woke up with a dry patch above her eyebrow. We had cheered on our hometown football team... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Head to Toe Moisturizers for The SkinFinding the right moisturizer for your skin is not easy. What absorbs on one person, may not work on others. We’ve all been through the trial and error of trying... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From the Community: Eczema Across the AgesWe asked and you answered. While atopic dermatitis is typically diagnosed in infants and children, some may not get a diagnosis until later in life. A look at what age... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Atopic EczemaAtopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition and is the most common type of eczema. It is also known as atopic eczema. AD most commonly occurs in children, with... By Katie Van Horn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Atopic March Exist?I came across the term “Atopic March” a few times after my son was diagnosed with allergies. If Atopic March existed, I could expect asthma to be the next phase... By Nav Gosal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What I Wish People Knew...It would be nice to have a little pamphlet to hand out when people get chatty or are curious about our skin condition. Helping others understand what we go through... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hair Removal With Atopic EczemaAtopic eczema, the most common form of eczema, causes redness, inflammation, and intense itching. Removing hair either by shaving or waxing can be especially difficult with eczema because so many... By Katie Van Horn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Look at Allergies and Atopic DermatitisResearchers believe that the dysfunction in skin barrier seen in atopic dermatitis leads to an increased sensitivity to allergens. What are allergens you might ask!? An allergen is a substance... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Conditions from MedicationsIt seemed like the gene for skin problems had passed me by. Other women in my family had them. But not me…. that is until I started medication for a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 3 Takeaways From NEA's One-Day ForumOn October 1st, I attended the National Eczema Association (NEA) One-Day Forum in New York City at Mount Sinai. The day was filled with information, emotions and connection with one... By Sarah Wallin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What I Wish Others Knew About my Eczema — Not Just a ConditionWhen titles go so far to “wish” others to seek knowledge of something most people sort of already know, it usually reveals a deeper level of unseen territory. Or in... By Harrison Li4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Recommendations: Your Go-To Flare Care Items!We asked and you shared! We asked our community members what are your "go to" over-the-counter items you use when you are experiencing an atopic eczema flare-up. A look at... By AtopicDermatitis.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
True or False with Atopic DermatitisThere are some common notions associated with atopic dermatitis. Some of them are so weird that you wouldn’t give them a second thought. Others might get you to worrying. Before... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Get Involved for Eczema Awareness MonthMore than 30 million Americans, many of them children, suffer from atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema). Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of eczema, although there are other... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Feelings of Guilt with Childhood DermatitisI was writing a blog about whether a child will outgrow atopic dermatitis and kept getting stuck. My fingers felt heavy. I remembered exactly how I felt when we found... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pregnancy and EczemaIt had been 1 year since my last flare up…I was beginning to think that I no longer suffered from eczema. Although, I knew I wasn’t in the clear 100%... By Karolyn DeMarco2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments