Tired of Eczema Consuming My TimeI'm tired of this everyday routine. Eczema can be such a draining condition. Sometimes it's okay to just vent and tell people that you are tired. I am tired of... By Daisy Sandoval3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Are The LandscapeOutside of being a full-time teacher, I "side hustle" to make more money. One of the things I do is photography. I hadn't done it in a while, only taking... By Briana Banos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Little Bit More Optimism, a Little More Action!Becoming a member of AtopicDermatitis.net is truly one of the best things that have ever happened for me. Odd in one respect, that it is due to the fact that... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Would You Ever Go to a Skin Clinic?When it comes to severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, the desperation is real. It's painful, emotionally, when there seems to be nothing helping our skin. But what if there... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema and Memory LossIt wasn't until I met my partner that I realized I had forgotten many details of my childhood. Josue, my boyfriend, remembers the finest details - from his favorite toy... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wedding Planning Eczema StyleAs a little girl, I always dreamed of my wedding being the best day of my life. Yet I never dreamed of it being stressful and on top of struggling... By Daisy Sandoval3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 3 Favorite Lotions for EczemaDo you have issues picking the right lotions? Which ones work best for you? All throughout my life, I had to buy many kinds of lotions but I stick to... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Skin: Our Most Important BoundaryI've always struggled with boundaries for as long as I can remember. I never quite knew where I ended, and someone else began. I didn't even really understand the word... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It May Be the Calm Before the Storm, But I'll Take ThatI am coming to the end of my third week on prednisolone and will slowly be weaned down to 5 mg a day for the next seven days. I am... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Don't Look In the Mirror AnymoreThe worst days are the ones when I go see my doctor because the fluorescent lights show me how bad my skin really is. I'm in a clinical trial for... By Andrew Rogers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Document Your JourneyWhen you feel like your skin is not getting better and you aren't getting ahead, take a picture of your skin. From time to time, when I think my skin... By Daisy Sandoval3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Neurofeedback - An Internal MedicineDermatologists get paid to look at our skin. They are comfortable in that world. However, our skin issues can run outside of their jurisdiction. Usually, they do. Recently, I finished... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Can’t I Find This New Atopic Dermatitis Trigger?Atopic dermatitis, eczema, whatever name we give it, can disrupt our lives in so many ways. My most recent and ongoing eczema flare has kept me indoors this week, trying... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenge of Everyone’s OpinionsNo one likes being told what to do or what you’re doing is wrong. But I find it really hard when others tell me what I should be doing for... By Emma Fischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Breathing Through TriggersWe could be in a horrible mood or just have one of those days - which we all do at times. Those of us with atopic dermatitis may have more... By Nina Ajdin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Your Second Job, Besides EczemaNot to be facetious, but it's true - eczema, in itself, is a full-time job. Everything takes a back seat to your skin, especially when you're flaring. However, money has... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When You Feel Defeated, Go Back to the Basics of HealingI just finished having a great and inspiring conversation with a fellow TSW warrior who reminded me of the importance of going back to the basics of healing. Years of... By Ashley Ann Lora2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Is Your Happy Place?Have you ever been to a place in which you feel so much peace? For me, there are a lot of places that I can think of. If I had... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Haunted By My Own ReflectionOne thing has constantly haunted me throughout my experience of dealing with atopic dermatitis and TSW. That thing is my own reflection. I grew up with atopic dermatitis at a very... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments