The Domino Effect with Katie MackieHaving eczema can be a real downer. It's itchy, it's dry, and it's certainly not a fashion statement many like to flaunt. When I'm in a flare, the last thing... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema and Makeup: Friend or Foe?In my early 20s, I trained to become a teacher. From age 5, whenever anybody asked me the classic question, “What do you want to be when you are older?”... By Shamsa Hussain2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How To Choose Friends and Allies When You Have EczemaIt can be difficult to navigate how to adjust your social circle when you have eczema for the first time or even over a long period of time. There will... By Teresa Alabata3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Room Where it HappensIf you like the musical Hamilton, that title says it all. In the musical, based on Alexander Hamilton's life, we are raced through the different decades and relationships he had... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tools that Help with the Dry Irritated Skin of EczemaMost of us with atopic dermatitis have our own favorite tools, which we use to try and keep our skin from being so itchy, flaky, and painful. We’ve tried all... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unveiling Eczema TendenciesEczema is an ever-evolving head scratcher (and body scratcher!) that continues to stump us in our daily life. Nothing feels simple, especially during a flare-up. We think about things like:... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Impact of the COVID-19 PandemicI have been thinking a lot about what it means to be resilient lately. Not just what it means but what is required to become resilient. Whenever I embark on... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Monthly Eczema Product ReviewAs an eczema patient, I have developed a monthly task of updating my eczema product regimen. One thing I experience is the skin product review. I am fortunate to receive... By Louise Fritz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema Gags to Get Me Through the DayThe days are shorter and the nights longer. It’s that time of year when we could all do with being cheered up! I have thought up a few eczema gags... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Parent Perspective of Eczema CareAlthough I am not a parent, I give major props to all those mini-human owners. It is a tough job trying to keep another human alive. Heck, I have a... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing Up to Furious Facial Flare UpsI have had eczema since I was a little girl. My mum recalls it started in the crevices of my joints initially. I was not one of the lucky ones... By Shamsa Hussain3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Positive Intelligence Helped My EczemaMental health is definitely a top priority these days with the pandemic. Maintaining and enhancing it is important for the future of humanity as well as the future for eczema... By Teresa Alabata3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When My Eczema is Gone, It’s Not Fully GoneDoes anyone stress when their skin has cleared? People might assume that when we eczema warriors look clear and healthy, then all our problems vanish into thin air. This is... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dr. Morris, the Tik Tok Skin DocAt the beginning of October, known as our prestigious Eczema Awareness Month, a young dermatologist wowed us all by bringing up topical steroid withdrawal on his Tik Tok channel. He... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Double-Edged Sword: Social Media & Sharing Our Skin JourneyIn the days of social media, artificial intelligence, algorithms, and all the other technology around us, the world is certainly much different than it was just a few years ago... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Winter Eczema Terminology: Dry Skin and Types of MoisturizersBrace yourselves. Winter is here. With the dead of winter hitting at breakneck speed, you know what that means for us with atopic dermatitis (eczema)! 'Tis the season for parched... By Emma Currie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mind Over Medicine?Do you believe your eczema will never get better? That there is no cure or even a treatment that will work for your particular pain and itch? It may be... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Dupixent Has HelpedPharmaceutical drugs can be a pretty scary step. So scary, in fact, I almost didn't take the leap. It's been two months now. Two solid months of using a drug... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Balancing Positive Thinking With Self-ValidationMental health has been a huge buzzword during the 2020s pandemic. And when it comes to overall health and wellness, the emphasis has been on having a positive mindset. Positive... By Teresa Alabata1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Dust Mite Treatment PlanOne of Harry’s main triggers is dust mites. This allergy is a very difficult one to maintain but is achievable. I have spent a lot of time researching how to... By Emma Fischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments