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Eczema 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...

When 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...

Before 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...

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...

Living 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...

Like 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...

Other 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...

As 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...

We 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...

When 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...

When 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...

I’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...

An 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...

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...

Have 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...

Having 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...

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...

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;...

The 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...

One 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...