My Hair & NailsEvery week in our eczema/TSW Meetups, we make it a point to celebrate something, so I'm celebrating my hair and nails. Why?...reactions1comment
Feeling Deflated After An AppointmentHave you ever gone to an appointment and after it, it made you feel so crumby like you wished you didn’t go?...reactions2comments
Isolation And Social Anxiety With EczemaGrowing up, although I was always somewhat of a "loner" and felt alienated much of the time, I was actually quite the...reactions2comments
Is a Fungal Infection at Play?In the skin world, it's easy to meet some remarkable people. We are always trying to learn the new best thing for...reactionscomments
Summer and Eczema-Scarred SkinSpring is ending, and summer is almost here. Warmer days are ahead of me, but do I dare wear shorts or even...reactionscomments
Things That Get Me ThroughI am one year into topical steroid withdrawal. During this time, I have only left my apartment for doctor's appointments and to...reactions1comment
It's Worse Than We ThoughtFinding out that Harry is in the 1% category of severe atopic dermatitis hit me a lot harder than I thought it...reactions2comments
The 50 Shades of Me(lanin)When I look at my face and body, all I can see is a messy mish-mash of many, many different shades of...reactions5comments
CIBINQO: The Newest JAK inhibitorFor as long as I can remember, topical steroids and immunosuppressants like cyclosporine were the only treatments prescribed to eczema patients. When...reactionscomments
Diagnosed with ImpetigoAbout three weeks ago, my eczema got so bad that I needed medical attention. I was put on a short course of...reactionscomments
Healing: An Ongoing CommitmentWhen dealing with any chronic health condition, you have a big decision to make at some point. That decision is whether you...reactions2comments
Coping Strategies When Stress Exacerbates Our Atopic DermatitisAre there any coping strategies that actually work for those times when that itchy flare on your face keeps you awake? When...reactionscomments
A Journey to NMT (No Moisture Treatment)In the realm of topical steroid withdrawal and those seeking to scrap their steroid creams, there is a treatment that usually leaves...reactionscomments
No Naughtiness This Year!“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ― Caroline Myss. We are already...reactionscomments
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
The BeginningImagine having clear skin, using any lotion, detergent, fabric softener, or body wash that you like. Picture eating meals including seafood or...reactionscomments
Why I Will Never Use Immunosuppressants AgainSince I started sharing my journey with topical steroid withdrawal and eczema, it hasn’t exactly been a big surprise that I haven’t...reactionscomments
Find The MeaningOne of my favorite things to do is listen to podcasts. There are some pretty good ones on skin health (the Healthy...reactionscomments
Depression & Anxiety - My Constant CompanionsI have dealt with atopic dermatitis most of my life, and depression and anxiety have also been constant companions on my journey...reactionscomments
My Experience with COVID-19 and EczemaA few weeks back I got COVID, although it was a scary situation to be in, thankfully I didn't get bad symptoms...reactionscomments
