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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Letter to My BodyDear Body, I want you to know that I am sorry I didn’t learn to listen to you sooner. I am sorry I always hated you and harped on you...reactions2comments
Coping with Our SkinThe physical concerns of eczema are something we can see. So can everyone else. But what others do not see is what we go through on the inside. Our emotions...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Finding the Meaning in All of ThisOver the last few years, things have been really tough. I wouldn’t mind betting that anyone with a chronic illness would feel the same. When I stop and think about...reactionscomments
The New Medication I'm Taking After DupixentI've taken Dupixent for over 5 years. For the first 2 and a half to three years, I had great results. But for the last few years, I noticed that...reactions5comments
My Journey With Intuitive EatingWhy are there so many food wars when it comes to caring for our health and nourishing our bodies? Eating used to be a simple act of daily self-nourishment. Living...reactions2comments
Traveling After Being Housebound with TSW & EczemaMany individuals going through topical steroid withdrawal or struggling with severe atopic dermatitis go through a period of time where their condition is not manageable. Many of us have trouble...reactionscomments
Surprising Ways Eczema Has Improved My LifeI know what you’re thinking. The idea that eczema can improve anything is far-fetched. At first, it also seemed like this was the case when I looked at my experiences...reactionscomments
Topical Steroid Dosage on LabelsTopical steroids are a common drug prescribed to our community. It is a powerful and magical medicine, but have you ever wondered how it should be used? When the steroid is prescribed...reactions3comments
My 6 Common Eczema TriggersAt this point in time, unfortunately, there is no known cause of eczema. It is an extremely individual condition. In order to reduce symptoms and help manage them, it’s important...reactionscomments