Words Hurt More Than the RashMy eczema has been back for almost 2 years now and it has affected my life drastically. Mostly it has affected how...reactionscomments
7 Atopic Dermatitis MisconceptionsAs a first time mom of an infant with atopic dermatitis (AD) my original plan of action was always to go to...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Heat Won't Stop MeAnyone who knows me knows that I tend to go to Disneyland a lot. I don’t post about it much, but I...reactionscomments
3 Summer Eczema TipsIt's the Summer! Yay right?! I absolutely love the Summer. It honestly is one of my favorite times of the year. I...reactionscomments
When Is It Time To Seek Help?We have a lot of experience with atopic dermatitis at our house. I had a severe flare-up that led to a diagnosis...reactionscomments
No Longer Feeling Embarrassed About Having EczemaCurrently, I’m traveling around the South Pacific for 2 years and I’m now in Fiji. Sometimes, I think it helps to have...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Southern Warmth and Hospi...HumidityI grew up in New Jersey. There are four full seasons in New Jersey: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Summer is generally...reactions5comments
When Atopic Dermatitis is on Your EarI have a family member who has a tough case of the scaly itching ear. He works in a business environment, so...reactionscomments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or...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
Dragon SkinI've had atopic dermatitis since at least high school. I say "at least" because I always just assumed it was dry skin...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Adjusting as an Adult with Atopic DermatitisMy name is Shawntel Bethea and I am an adult who suffers from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as atopic eczema. Like most...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
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...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
Pets and Eczema…Do They Mix?I was 12 years old. I had been living with eczema, asthma, and allergies for seven years and everyone was used to...reactions2comments
Beware Before You Wear or Use FabricOne of the great things about the holidays is getting presents. Whether it is the new shirt that you wanted or the...reactionscomments
