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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Winter is Coming: Choosing the Right Products to Fight Dry SkinBrace 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting a Haircut with EczemaStruggling with eczema is already hard, especially when it comes to getting haircuts. As a man, I want to look good and feel good so that I can be productive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Much-Needed Clean StartMy overindulgence in rich and sugary foods during the festive period has come at a hefty price for me. I knew it would, but I was determined to really enjoy...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Eczema, TSW, and FOMO"FOMO," or "fear of missing out," is an acronym I've seen pop up quite a bit over the years, especially with the rise of social media and it's seemingly unavoidable...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Kept My Baby from Scratching His Itchy HeadI’d already had one baby with eczema, so I wasn’t surprised when my second kid also had the tell-tale patches in his first few weeks of life. I did all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Engaging the MindSometimes, when our skin battles get too heavy, it's time to shift our mindset. I found that when in the midst of severe TSW, it was easier to cope if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 2022 Eczema ReviewIt has been another roller coaster of a year with plenty of ups and downs. Both personally and professionally speaking. Living a healthy and well-balanced life is very hard for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stepping Off The Pedestal Of PerfectionWho really needs "perfection" to be happy? It may be a nice inspirational state to strive for, but is it realistic to expect to ever reach it? Much less every...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Declining GiftsAs Harry’s birthday is coming up, this means presents!! But this can also be tricky as there are a lot of products/materials that he can’t touch or be around. What...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dupixent Pen InjectionHi loves! When I first thought about taking Dupixent, there were a lot of things to weigh out. However, there was one other thing that irked me, and I didn't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Metal Allergies and DermatitisThis November, my daughter, who is 8, got her ear lobes pierced for the first time. An early Christmas present from her dad and me. If I am being honest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grieving Death With EczemaLiving with eczema is hard enough but living with eczema and going through a death in the family is even harder. So far, I have experienced two significant deaths close...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Comfortable in Your Own Skin?When you’re younger, looks matter. When you’re in the last quarter of your life, as I am, looks become a bit less important. I still want to look my best...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments