Articles

Eczema 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:...

I 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...

As 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...

The 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...

Although 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...

I 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...

Mental 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...

Does 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...

At 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...

In 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...

Brace 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...

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...

Pharmaceutical 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...

Mental 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...

One 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...

Struggling 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...

My 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...

"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...

I’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...

Sometimes, 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...