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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...

I’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...

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...

Crystal 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...

Scratch 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...

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...

I 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...

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...

You 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...

I'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...

When 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...

Essential 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...

In the confines of the eczema realm, food is usually seen as one of the triggers of our struggles. And when it is, the imperative question pops up: How do...

When was the last time you had a massage? I recently started to get weekly massages for relaxation. It has allowed me to become more relaxed and less tense with...

Eczema is already tough to live with and now we are faced with a pandemic? I took the vaccination and here is my personal experience of it and why I...

Has a friend or family member mentioned the idea of a spa day, or perhaps a spa afternoon? How wonderful would it be to go with your mother, your daughter...

I'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...

Outside 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...

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...

Living 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...