Apparently, I Now Have Erythema Multiforme, Who Knew?I know; I had never heard of this too. I surfed around AtopicDermatitis.net and found very little information about erythema. Even stranger was that my dermatologist did not mention this... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Relationship Tips for Eczema WarriorsRelationships in the eczema community are not very common. In this community, many people fear becoming romantically involved with someone due to being judged for their skin. I am here... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You Going to the “Right” Doctor?One of the most common pieces of feedback I hear from those in the eczema community is the lack of proper treatment from healthcare providers. I experience people saying things... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Senior Year and ThereafterI've never traveled and flown on a plane before and my senior year at Temple University was the first time I would be able to. It was our spring break... By Anthony Bazile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summer Heat + Sweat + Eczema = HellSweating is my number one least favourite thing about summer. Unfortunately, it is something I did a lot of. One might say excessively. Apart from being a unique experience of... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in My Life With EczemaAs a retired person, there's not usually any rush to get out of bed in the morning. But then again, like most older people, I wake up early anyway. Even... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema and Bathing Suits: The StruggleLast year, I had the pleasure of going on vacation for the first time in 6 years. It was a beautiful time, and I am incredibly grateful for the experience... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beep! Beep! Nothing to See Here!One of the main drawbacks for me about the summertime is having to wear less and showing off certain body parts. I've had atopic dermatitis all my life, and I... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin On Fire DocumentaryPlatforms such as this have given us a chance to raise our voices in the skin community. Not long ago, it was unheard of to be so vulnerable in sharing... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Coping with Comedy - Or Else I Might CryI can't speak for everyone when I say comedic relief is the best way to cope with health conditions, but I can confidently say it's been a lifesaver for me... By Alexis Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Are You Feeding Your Mind?The pandemic has been tough for everyone. Our televisions and phones have been a getaway. But what are you watching? Are the shows and content you're taking in helping you?... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The TransitionAll of my friends got into the schools they wanted to, while I got rejected from my dream college. Oh yeah, my skin was dry, and at night, I felt... By Anthony Bazile4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Hair & NailsEvery week in our eczema/TSW Meetups, we make it a point to celebrate something, so I'm celebrating my hair and nails. Why? Because I think that talking about something other... By Linette Roungchun2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling Deflated After An AppointmentHave you ever gone to an appointment and after it, it made you feel so crumby like you wished you didn’t go? That’s what has just happened to me. I... By Emma Fischer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Isolation And Social Anxiety With EczemaGrowing up, although I was always somewhat of a "loner" and felt alienated much of the time, I was actually quite the social butterfly. In high school and college, I... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is a Fungal Infection at Play?In the skin world, it's easy to meet some remarkable people. We are always trying to learn the new best thing for our skin, and blessings sometimes fall into our... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summer and Eczema-Scarred SkinSpring is ending, and summer is almost here. Warmer days are ahead of me, but do I dare wear shorts or even capris? My legs show a lifetime of eczema... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things That Get Me ThroughI am one year into topical steroid withdrawal. During this time, I have only left my apartment for doctor's appointments and to ease the burden of care on my partner... By Andrew Rogers5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It's Worse Than We ThoughtFinding out that Harry is in the 1% category of severe atopic dermatitis hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. I know Harry's skin condition is really... By Emma Fischer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The 50 Shades of Me(lanin)When I look at my face and body, all I can see is a messy mish-mash of many, many different shades of melanin. An ugly tapestry that shows a worn... By Shamsa Hussain3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments