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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Prescription for Plastic Wrap!?I recently had a bad eczema flare and was out of my usual medications to treat it. I also wasn't entirely sure...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
