How I Manage the Cost of My Eczema TreatmentsThe cost of having a medical illness is expensive. As someone who worked in healthcare before and saw people going to the ER, suffering was the worst. Most people would... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin of Color - InclusivityDuring the pandemic, our lives were fiercely halted. Many were left without jobs while also facing other harsh realities. One unexpected, but major, reality trickled down into our skin community... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Having a Therapist to Cope With EczemaI wanted to see a therapist for a long time, but I was always afraid of what people would think of me. There is a lot of judgment of people... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Without Eczema: Good or Bad?Life without eczema... As much gratitude that I have for my eczema lessons and the person it pushed me to be, I still envision my life without eczema as my... By Raelle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Papering Over the CracksWe are rapidly heading into the colder seasons, and our challenges in managing our conditions will need to change. We focus on preventing excessive sweating, taking cool showers, and keeping... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Eczema Community: Different But ConnectedWhat's something that you feel is universal to the eczema community? As a long-time eczema patient, I wanted to share some thoughts from my perspective as I am familiar with... By Louise Fritz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Skinny on ConfidenceEczema is hardly something anyone wishes upon themselves. Within our social media maze of acceptance and what is deemed 'attractive,' we voluntarily filter out every flaw on our body. Rashes... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Hands of EczemaWhen I was a child, there were times when my hands were soft, almost normal, in between the almost constant terrible flares of eczema. But there were also times when... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Beauty Standards & EczemaBefore we find out who we are, it's important to know who and what we are not. At a young age, we are conditioned and taught to identify with things... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is Natural Healing Enough?Is natural healing enough? It seems to be the hot-button question in the community right now. Is natural healing enough for TSW? After all, the use of topical steroids (or... By Linette Roungchun2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Using Mindfulness to Help Cope with EczemaLiving with eczema is stressful, especially if you do not have proper support or outlets. With the cost of some medications being too high, many eczema sufferers have turned to... By Emma Currie5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Power of Unveiling EczemaLike many of us, the relationship with our mirror is a tricky one. I cringe in the morning, awaiting what inflamed or irritated skin will greet me in my reflection... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
There Is Nothing Worse than Facial EczemaOther than having an illness that threatens your life expectancy, or one that gives rise to excessive pain, I sincerely believe that there is nothing worse than having facial eczema... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
PAINAs an eczema sufferer with chronic eczema, I would like to address the feeling of PAIN. Pain comes in goes but constantly comes back with eczema. It is something that... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Crash and Burn to Bloom AgainWe know we’ve heard it all before. We see it with our own eyes in nature that surrounds us, but we neglect to believe in it in our own life... By Raelle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Best Face Forward: Facial Care Giveaway (Now Closed)In honor of Eczema Awareness Month, we are giving away some facial care products to help relieve your daily battle with eczema and sensitive skin. One lucky winner will receive... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Share a Photo for Eczema Awareness MonthOctober is Eczema Awareness Month. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, itchy skin condition. Looking for ways to get involved? This year for Eczema Awareness Month, we... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema: Our Yoda of the SkinWhen facing such a rollercoaster, as eczema can be, we tend to lose sight of how it molds us for the better. Now, an eczema diagnosis is not something I... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Things We Leave Behind: Eczema & GriefWhen we go through any chronic illness, there are so many things we feel we "leave behind," adding an entire element of grief on our journey. Contrary to some people's... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
TSW RuminationsI’m still going through TSW, but I’m not in the absolute worst of TSW. I'm still homebound, physically impaired, and nowhere near going back to being fully integrated into normal... By Linette Roungchun2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments