From Chlorine Flares to Clearer Skin: A Journey of Misdiagnosis, Stigma, and LearningMy high school swim lessons had an enduring impact on my view of my skin. Before this situation, I had never experienced...reactions2comments
The Toll of Eczema & Topical Steroid WithdrawalThere is a certain physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual toll that affects those dealing with any chronic health condition. But to...reactions6comments
Living Despite the Skin Flare UpsI’ve dealt with some form of skin condition my whole life. Whether it be one of the several different types of eczema...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
Why I Will Never Use Immunosuppressants AgainSince I started sharing my journey with topical steroid withdrawal and eczema, it hasn’t exactly been a big surprise that I haven’t...reactionscomments
How I Use Hydrocolloid BandagesThis year in May, I ended up catching COVID and had the worst TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) and eczema flare I’ve had...reactionscomments
The Worst Days with Atopic DermatitisFirst of all, why are there more bad days than good? Perhaps it's just me, but the good days never seem to...reactions14comments
How Did I Wear All These Clothes Before the Pandemic?This morning I met a mate for a nice walk and coffee. I got up at 9 am, showered and instead of...reactions4comments
Shaving Is Simply Not an OptionIf you are a man and have facial eczema, you will know exactly what I mean when I speak of the nightmare...reactions10comments
I Look Forward to Summer and Dread It at the Same TimeThere is no pleasing me. I have spent the last few months moaning about the winter months and now it seems I...reactionscomments
Deodorants: What’s the Problem?One of the many concerns for eczema patients, and certainly for myself, is choosing the right products that won’t irritate our skin...reactions3comments
My Dust Mite Treatment PlanOne of Harry’s main atopic dermatitis triggers is dust mites. This allergy is a very difficult one to maintain but is achievable...reactions5comments
Let the Guilt Wash AwayWhen first diagnosed with topical steroid withdrawal, if that even happens by a doctor, there always seems to be this black cloud...reactionscomments
Quality Eczema Patient Care: Why Is It So Hard?Have you ever thought, when will this endless cycle ever stop? You may not have simply because having a chronic illness and...reactionscomments
Our Team's Tips for Your Dermatologist VisitOur amazing team of atopic dermatitis Health Leaders answered a few questions to share their thoughts and tips with the community. What...reactionscomments
Surviving The Summer Heat With EczemaSummer: The season of feeling like I’m living in an oven that never turns off. In this weather, I am ever surrounded...reactions6comments
Red Light Therapy for EczemaRecently, I've gotten back into using my red light machine, also known as RLT (red light therapy). Medical-grade RLT machines are touted...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
My Unusual Food TriggersI was having a bit of a difficult time deciding what to write about this month. I usually come up with ideas...reactions4comments
Scalp Eczema Do’s and Don’tsSeborrheic dermatitis is a type of eczema that is typically found on parts of the body that have an abundance of oil-producing...reactions16comments
