Dear Random Man at the Coffee ShopAn open letter to an older gentleman I met once at a coffee shop who bestowed upon me the single most uncomfortable experience in my life. Hi! It's me! Well... By Emma Currie5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Will Eczema Patients Ever Find Good Skincare Products?After reading the well-informed article "What Are Common Allergens in Cosmetic Products?" it caused me to think, "What can we actually use?" Is no makeup our only fate with eczema... By Raelle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Receiving "The Talk" Eczema StyleHave you ever received the "talk"? When I say this, I mean people who always recommend creams, lotions, ointments, and other "magical potions" that will help "cure your eczema." So... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergy ShotsHaving allergies all your life can be a very draining and frustrating thing. I am extremely allergic to trees, grass, dogs, and cats. It's been so frustrating but for 8... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ideal Eczema Treatment: An Impossible Quest?Trial and error seem to be the name of the game when it comes to finding what works for atopic dermatitis. It is an endless battle that almost feels impossible... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Looking After My Gut to Help My Eczema?Apparently, maintaining a healthy and balanced gut is integral in keeping your overall health and well-being under check! Who knew? I know I may be late to the party here;... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Explaining TSW with This Is UsThe arts have a way of making difficult subjects easily digestible. As difficult as it is to see our new normal up close in TV and movies, this is my... By Linette Roungchun2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Take Probiotics for My Eczema and Celiac DiseaseOne of the most well-known and talked about supplements for eczema are probiotics. They have the potential to help with a wide range of health conditions and improve gut health... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Eczema Podcast: Within the FamilyI talk to my youngest brother, Cliff, about the effects - physical and mental - of growing up with eczema and how we coped as a family. We briefly touched... By Peter Bunting7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Tips to Stop a Flare From Our MembersIn the first of this two-part series, I compiled a list of tips and suggestions from our wonderful community members to help prevent flares of our atopic dermatitis. Now, gleaned... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Is This Happening to Me?As I was scrolling past my eczema Instagram feed, I saw a post that caught my eye. The post had a quote on it which stated, "Why is this happening... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dear Dermatologists: Highs & Lows (Part 2)Dear Dermatologist: Thank you. To every dermatologist who is seasoned in knowledge and dedicated to continuously learning about skin and making a change for patients who are suffering without real... By Raelle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 3 Questions I've Been Asked About My EczemaOver the years, I have been asked several questions about my skin. Some have been very rude and uncalled for. Some comments have probably been well-intended but came out completely... By Daisy Sandoval2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eczema Expo 2021: Panelist PerspectiveWow, wow, wow. The National Eczema Association's "Eczema Expo 2021" is officially over. I just closed down the Zoom (since it was remote this year), and I am trying to... By Briana Banos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choosing the Right Sunscreen to Reduce Eczema FlaresSummer 2021 has been uncomfortable, to say the least. With much of the Western side of this continent reaching upwards of 122 degrees Fahrenheit it's not hard to see why. To... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Evaluating Mental Health With Skin ConditionsLet’s talk about mental health while going through TSW. Surely this itch alone has driven me crazy. And if not the itch, then maybe being physically limited or the isolation... By Linette Roungchun2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Water Contact PTSDShowering and bathing are typically supposed to be a relaxing and refreshing experience. Yet, for me and many others struggling with eczema, it becomes a huge trigger and something many... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Time to Take Matters Into My Own HandsI have written several articles bemoaning the fact my primary carers are restricted with the help that they can offer people who suffer from eczema. Of course, I understand that... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Helpful Tips to Prevent Flares From Our MembersSince becoming an advocate for AtopicDermatitis.net, I have learned much from my own research, but even more from our members’ experiences and other advocate’s personal experiences and recommendations. I realized... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating the Harder TimesI have never experienced the pain or foreboding of cancer. I pray I never will. However, I have been elbow deep in Suleika Jaouad's cancer journey, Between Two Kingdoms, and... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments