Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to...reactionscomments
An Eczema-Friendly Guide to Microneedling and Derma RollersI honestly believe that the tools we use in skincare can be just as important as the products we use with them...reactionscomments
Strategic Skincare Product Layering For Dry, Sensitive SkinDeveloping a skincare routine with sensitive, irritated skin has been quite the journey for me over the past 35 years of living...reactionscomments
Is Step Therapy Impacting Your Care?Finding ways to treat atopic dermatitis can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs...reactionscomments
The Try and Cry MethodI’m experiencing a flare on my legs right now. For the past few years, I have been fortunate enough that my legs...reactionscomments
Fear of "IT" Being SeenI just returned from attending a conference. I’ve been going to this conference for about 6 years, maybe 7, but this was...reactionscomments
Fishing for Doctors: How I Reel In the Right One for MeFinding the right doctor for my sensitive skin has often felt like going fishing in an ocean that seems bottomless and murky...reactionscomments
4 Essential Oils That Ease My Eczema in Mind, Body, and SoulFinding the right essential oils has been a very useful tool for me to use for my eczema care and treatment. While...reactionscomments
Why I Don't Like to Call Myself an Eczema WarriorIn the eczema and chronic illness community, we have a tendency to refer to ourselves as “warriors” (myself included). But lately, I’ve...reactions4comments
How My Relationship With Makeup Has ChangedI was formally diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in middle school. It also happens to be around the time when everyone starts to...reactionscomments
Fall: An Eczema Patient’s Best FriendFall! What a wonderful time of the year. The temperatures begin to cool down, the leaves start to change (at least in...reactionscomments
Falling into Good HabitsWith the latest weather snap, a cold front blew in, and my granddaughter woke up with a dry patch above her eyebrow...reactionscomments
What Is Psychodermatology?Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema that causes dry, itchy, and flaky skin. People with eczema may think of it as...reactions1comment
How Meditation Impacted My Journey With EczemaLiving with eczema and/or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) oftentimes feels like trying to navigate in a storm that never seems to end...reactionscomments
Bleach Bath BasicsBleach baths can be beneficial for people with chronic atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis causes breaks in the skin’s protective surface, as...reactions1comment
Beware of the Snake Oil SalesmanHaving a chronic health condition can be challenging in and of itself. Eczema is not often “invisible.” Others can readily identify it...reactionscomments
What’s the Verdict on Celery Juice for Eczema?Many people with chronic conditions seek alternative treatments for their condition. You may have looked at non-medical treatments for your eczema. A...reactionscomments
DIY Gentle Healing Balm for Face and Scalp EczemaHerbs are healing accelerators when it comes chronic skin conditions like eczema. Here is one of my favorite recipes for both the...reactions1comment
The “Goldilocks” LotionIf you’ve been reading my articles for a while you know that I usually like to regale you with tales of my...reactions4comments
Top 3 Questions I've Been Asked About My EczemaOver the years, I have been asked several questions about my skin. Some have been very rude and uncalled for. Some comments...reactionscomments