My Experience With Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia UniversalisWhen I lost all my hair over the course of three weeks, I questioned every aspect of my life — trying to find a cause, which might lead to a...reactions7comments
You Are Worthy Of Clear SkinIs it possible that we become so comfortable in pain and identify with our illness so much, that we become afraid to heal? I personally believe so. A lot of...reactionscomments
Hot FeetI have hot feet. It can be embarrassing and is something that I am always constantly aware of. Since I can remember, I have had hot feet. My eczema has always...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments