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What happens when we flare or when our skin gets out of control? Do we just curl up and just let it be? Or do we do something about it?...

Have you, like me, been taking Benadryl, to both calm down the burning itch of eczema as well as allow you to sleep when the world and your skin just...

Dealing with eczema has not been easy. There are days when you find yourself having an uncontrollable itch to the point where scratching becomes second nature, and you don't even...

"Don't let your mind bully your body." ~Astrid Alauda There has never been an easier time to meet up with someone. The easy accessibility of dating apps has made it...

Meet Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, LDN. I had the pleasure of connecting with Jennifer after the Eczema Expo. She shares her personal experience with eczema and how it led her...

As a performer, I know firsthand how frustrating and deeply saddening eczema can be. It is not only hard to cover but can be painful and distracting. Jenn Stafford, another...

Ever feel like eczema is just kicking your a** all day long? Does the pain make you feel like giving up on life? Well, I can relate! Hi, my name...

This year in May, I ended up catching COVID, and had the worst TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) and eczema flare I’ve had in many years. Right when I got sick...

When it comes to our love lives, eczema can weigh a heavy toll on our decisions and opportunities. From dating apps to getting a number, the anxiety can be too...

I honestly was starting to wonder if it would ever happen to me. However, the realizations I was left to grapple with around my own remission experience have been…well, complicated...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses specific terms related to their work or the work of scientists. Here is a look at some words and phrases you may...

Disclaimer: Epaderm Ointment comes with a fire hazard warning. If used, you should not smoke or go near naked flames; clothing or bedding with this product dried on them can...

There is a certain physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual toll that affects those dealing with any chronic health condition. But to me, the visibility and extremes of skin conditions...

Have you ever asked yourself what kind of activities you do to help with stress or what kind of activities bring you happiness? What kind of activities make you feel...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a common skin condition. It causes rashes, inflammation, and redness of the skin. We still do not know exactly what causes atopic dermatitis. However, it has...

While my eczema has been at a sustainable level for treatment, some days are better than others. There are days when I feel invincible - no itching or flare-ups, and...

Kelly Barta, 48, one of ITSAN's esteemed board members, has made quite a name for herself in the eczema community. *ITSAN stands for the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network -...

I’ve finally decided to share how I use essential oils with atopic dermatitis. Last year, I began to have a lot of scaling on my face near my hairline. Previously...

My eczema is generally better in the summer than in the colder seasons. However, I cannot afford to lose focus for even one second. If I do, things can go...

When Dupixent came on the scene, I was excited that there was finally a new drug that would help my eczema! I love the new biologic concept, it seems revolutionary...