Living

This past month has been trying. The weather where I am has been fluctuating between hot and cold, and there is almost no humidity in the air to speak of...

One of the most challenging experiences I've had with eczema was not when I was at the worst of it, bleeding, scratching, and self-destructing, but actually when I was starting...

Although just about everything in regard to dealing with eczema tends to be a hassle in one way or another, one of the major forks and possible bumps in the...

I have become well experienced and very used to adjustments in my daily life and plans when random eczema flares come up on me. This condition causes me both physical...

Having a chronic health condition can be challenging in and of itself. Eczema is not often “invisible.” Others can readily identify it on my body. Unfortunately, living with such a...

Have you ever had trouble relaxing after a flare-up and scratching your skin ragged? Have you ever found it difficult to get a good night’s sleep because your skin feels...

After five months on Dupixent, also known as dupilumab, I get asked a lot of questions. The eczema community is now being offered different, serious drugs, so I get it...

Throughout my life, I have always been told not to have my water too hot when showering. It can cause the skin to become red and itchy which can lead...

When I first started my YouTube channel in the summer of 2017, I was on a mission to be the most viral eczema YouTube channel in the world. I think...

For as long as I remember, since starting topical steroid withdrawal back in 2014, I have been a very outspoken advocate. I shared my story of topical steroid withdrawal and...

You know me, I love a good excuse to experiment with my skin. As a child, you could find me in my kitchen or bathroom, mixing away at homemade concoctions...

For most of us in the dating realm, we end up having to explain our conditions, our partners never having lived with eczema. It's definitely a learning curve for most...

I feel like I have learned loads recently. I attended the Eczema Expo 2023 seminar via Zoom and boy was it worth its weight in gold! It was also fun...

One of the hardest things for me to hear about and read about as an eczema veteran of over 30 years is about people who get bullied while having eczema...

Many of us are already aware that melatonin can be used to aid our quality of sleep. But what about its use for eczema and other inflammatory conditions? While I...

Every person is different, and every person's eczema journey is different. We want to get to know you, how your eczema has impacted your life, and what your preferences are...

Having come from a skeptical background, it took me a long time before trying Dupixent. I weighed out many pros and cons, finally conceding that my journey may very well...

Whenever we think of advocacy, we think of loud voices, diving deep, but sometimes it's also about rest and knowing our limits. Advocacy isn't always about others, but also ourselves...

The dating world is already a mess, but what do we do when our skin is weeping, cracked, and depressing our self-confidence? Well, I've got just the answer. Find yourself...

I have always been somewhat of a “loner” and “outsider” growing up. Being a refugee in a new country at 10 years old, where I didn’t even speak the language...