Stability and Eczema: Why Consistency Is ImportantLiving with eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can be extremely mentally and emotionally draining, as well as extremely unpredictable. Having more stability and consistency can provide more sense of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fighting Stress, Dermatitis, and Dandruff with Ketoconazole ShampooStress has been getting me down lately, and it’s been affecting my skin. It’s not like I don’t have the tools to cope with it. I can spout a litany...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Life-Changing Experience With The Mind-Body ConnectionI started to practice control over my itchy skin when I was attending San Francisco State University in the early 2000s. In 2004, I was a sophomore studying public health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Eczema Impacted My Family's Travel Program InterviewWhen my family applied for our NEXUS the Trusted Traveler Program (expedited travel between Canada and the US) to make traveling easier and quicker, never in a million years did...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Make My Eczema Treatment Decisions?As a long-time eczema patient, it seems very overwhelming to me to navigate the many treatments in the market to manage my eczema. I like to think of my chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Skin's Reaction After Getting a TattooI recently had something happen that has been pretty upsetting. It’s not something I was entirely unprepared for or unaware of. However, I guess the old sentiment, “all good things...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Don’t Scratch" Easier Said Than Done!Ever been bitten by a mosquito and felt the urge to scratch. Well, imagine that sensation on your face, your neck, behind your knees, on your elbows, your fingertips, your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Grandma's Garden: The Damask Rose for Skin HealingOne of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and a beautiful garden. Within that, the most prominent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to be duds, some gems have emerged. One of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Step Therapy Impacting Your Care?Finding ways to treat atopic dermatitis can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs that are quite expensive. This is where step...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Fight-or-Flight" Mode and EczemaMost of us know that there is a link between stress and eczema. This is not exactly a new idea. But Western medicine tends to disregard the link. And I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fishing for Doctors: How I Reel In the Right One for MeFinding the right doctor for my sensitive skin has often felt like going fishing in an ocean that seems bottomless and murky. I’m putting the line out hoping to catch...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Trigger is Causing This Flare-Up?There is a lot about living with atopic dermatitis that is difficult to manage. It’s not just the eczema itself that sucks, it’s everything that it influences and impacts. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flare Care Giveaway Bundle!This giveaway is now closed! Thank you to everyone who participated! October is Eczema Awareness Month! This year, we are focusing on bringing awareness to eczema flare care. Coping with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk All Things Flare CareManaging eczema is exhausting in many ways – emotionally, physically, and mentally. Even on lighter days, we're still running surveillance, constantly alert to what might trigger a flare or handling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food Triggers: Learning How to Identify ThemAs I sat in my seat on the plane and watched the stewardess push the snack and beverage cart down the aisle, I didn’t have to wait for her to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Severe Is Your Eczema?Eczema is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. For some, eczema is a mild nuisance. For...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Essential Oils That Ease My Eczema in Mind, Body, and SoulFinding the right essential oils has been a very useful tool for me to use for my eczema care and treatment. While every eczema warrior will have their own, individual...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Eczema-Friendly Guide to Microneedling and Derma RollersI honestly believe that the tools we use in skincare can be just as important as the products we use with them. One of my favorite tools I’ve ever used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Meditation Impacted My Journey With EczemaLiving with eczema and/or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) oftentimes feels like trying to navigate in a storm that never seems to end. The ongoing itching, red and burning skin, lack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments