Eczema in AdolescenceEveryone can relate to how they felt as a conscious teenager. Trying to navigate the world of adulthood. It is a very precarious time. It is the period where you... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embrace Your Inner Warrior: Getting Diagnosed with EczemaWhen we are diagnosed with a health condition such as atopic dermatitis, everything changes - quickly. Not only is it a complete shock to us, but it has become such... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let the Guilt Wash AwayWhen first diagnosed with topical steroid withdrawal, if that even happens by a doctor, there always seems to be this black cloud looming over you. Even though you never knew... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heat Trigger: What I Learned From Traditional Chinese MedicineAfter a lifetime of dealing with atopic dermatitis and going through so many changes throughout the years, finding my personal triggers took a long time. Unfortunately, I didn't become aware... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Begging for the WorstI don't know about you, but I feel pretty darn lost most days. Navigating my skin lately has been quite a strange, mind-altering dilemma. I started TSW, or topical steroid... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Was Getting The Booster Jab The Right Move Me?Being an asthmatic and eczema patient, I had to think long and hard about whether to get the booster jab this winter. The reason was simple. When I tracked back... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience with Birth Control and EczemaBirth control. A topic I haven't seen many conversations about and would like to shed some light on. Birth control tends to be very private. It is something people feel... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Know What You Are Going Through...From time to time, I have heard this expression "I know what you are going through." There was a time that this wouldn't bother me, but after hearing it so... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Do You Have an Eczema Care Team?Until recently, I never really considered having an eczema care team. I wish I knew that was even a thing or possible to create. An eczema care team is a... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
People Pleasing With EczemaI’ve always had a hard time letting people go. Growing up, I was always a people pleaser, and I admittedly had co-dependency issues. It turned out to be one of... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Genes Affect Your Eczema Journey?With new treatments in eczema, has there been much research in our genetics? It's been on my mind lately, especially dealing with flare after flare rolling in. Sadly, I don't... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Use Crystal Healing for EczemaCrystal healing, although not a scientifically proven method of healing, has vastly grown in popularity over the last several years. Crystal healing is an alternative method of healing. Since there... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Patch & Scratch Allergy Testing ResultsScratch and patch testing - I have to say, I wish I had done this a long time ago. To be fair, I actually did. Back in 2019, I went... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Skin Wars: The Eczema Strikes Back!It has nearly been a month since I came off prednisolone. I am still using a steroid ointment twice a week on the most affected patches — wrists, hands, neck... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Living with My Partner Has Impacted My EczemaI have lived with my fiance for about two years now. A little background about my relationship is that we have been together since 2014. We met at our old... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not a Staph Infection, Again!In 2019, I experienced something completely different on my skin that was not eczema or TSW, it was staphylococcus. Yup, also known as a staph infection. You can read more... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing Primary Care DoctorsYou know what they say: If you are not happy, why don't you leave? Well, that is exactly what I have been trying to do with my primary care doctor... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
You Are Not for Everyone (and That's Okay): Navigating Loss of RelationshipsI've always been somewhat of a loner growing up. Somehow, I always gravitated towards feeling misunderstood and not accepted by the majority of people. I always felt different. My diagnosis... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Immunosuppressants for EczemaWhen our eczema brings us to our wit's end, we begin to explore more powerful solutions. We don't have many in our community, but one has been immunosuppressants. Disclaimer: Though... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Essential Oils For EczemaEssential oils have become quite “mainstream” now. While we still have a long way to go when it comes to research, many people do find them helpful in alleviating symptoms... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments