Living

I often read various eczema-related publications for inspiration for article content. I like to try to stay current about what is going on in the world of atopic dermatitis, for...

Ever find yourself struggling to sleep when you have eczema? Whether it’s because your skin is ignited with a volcano of inflammation or pure anxiety-ridden insomnia over the state of...

Selecting food that won’t set off a flare in my sensitive skin can feel like walking on a minefield. Although the coast might look clear, you never know if your...

It’s the club you never asked to be a part of. It’s the global family and community that has your back. It’s a secret language that you didn’t even realize...

What is it like being a dad, raising kids, being a family man, while at the same time dealing with eczema? Throughout my whole life, it has been a challenge...

I consider self-awareness and teachability among the most important traits a person can possess. So, naturally, when I notice that I have been experiencing feelings of envy or insecurity, I...

What will I do differently this year to previous years in terms of managing my skin? Maybe more discipline with food and exercise? 2024 is going to be an important...

There are many paths we can chose to take when managing our skin. It's just hard figuring out which one to take sometimes. Jessica Morrison, when choosing her path, leans...

Many times, it seems to be that when eczema warriors are dating and get rejected or ghosted, they assume full responsibility for the failure of the date or relationship. And...

I have an announcement to make. It is one that I am sure you all have dealt with before yourselves. The very type of announcement we with atopic dermatitis dread...

For a while now, I have been experimenting with my diet. If you like, I have kept a mental food diary over the years, and I like to think I...

If I develop rashes during the winter season, the worst things that I typically will deal with in regard to eczema are dryness and deep, cracked bleeding wounds that come...

To humidify or not to humidify is the question! And it’s a question I have asked myself a lot over the winter. This year brought the greenest, mildest Christmas I’ve...

Compassion fatigue. I had heard the term before, but never quite fully resonated or understood it – at least, not like I have in the recent months. The past several...

I didn’t think I could be called “thin-skinned” until my eczema blossomed and triggered flares beyond previous compare! Among my personality traits, resiliency has been mentioned more than once. Having...

As an eczema patient of over 30 years, when it comes to testing out different skincare and treatment options for my eczema, there are a few criteria that I go...

Atopic dermatitis is a variable condition. It can even look completely different between individuals. When it comes to the things that can trigger an atopic skin reaction, that statement also...

I have always considered myself a creative person. For as long as I can remember I have always made films and created paintings and drawings. I also make music in...

When trying to experiment with a new diet for your eczema my best advice is to do your research and to learn from the success and challenges of others. There...

I find myself reflecting on my life and experiences of recovery a lot during this time of year. For good reason, though: I celebrated 3 recovery birthdays in June. The...