Dear Dermatologists: Highs & Lows (Part 1)Dear dermatologists: We need you. Simply put, not to bruise any egos or undermine the knowledge and time that is spent in their profession. With that stated, we also need...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What I Would Do If I Didn't Have EczemaIf I woke up tomorrow morning and every single bit of my eczema was completely gone. No dry skin, no flakes, no cuts or sores, no scars, I think I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Eczema from a Meta Health PerspectiveWhat is meta health? It is the science, practice, and art of body-mind social health, in which we look to specific stressors that trigger our emotions and beliefs, affecting particular...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema on the Back of the Knees: PainfulAtopic eczema causes the skin to become dry, cracked, and sore. It can become infected if the skin swells or there are weeping and yellow crusting forms. Today, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like atopic dermatitis. Often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
EczemaWise and Tracking Your SkinIt is extremely difficult trying to understand our flares and triggers. Like Sherlock Holmes, we must navigate through any clues left behind. But, how do we track these clues? The...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Privileged - Even With EczemaThis past week, I was reminded of what truly matters in life, and how we tend to take those things for granted. No matter how much we try to control...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Know If My Cosmetics Are Safe to Use?If you have ever used a product to make yourself cleaner or more appealing, then you have likely used a cosmetic. You may wonder how the federal government makes sure...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Control of Our Skin Health: Our MicrobiomeThere is no doubt a direct relationship between the gut microbiome and the skin, which has become an important topic in dermatology and gastroenterology. It is evident that many factors...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Three Tips for Managing Eczema in the SummerDo you ever just dread the summer because of eczema and flare ups? I hated the summer for a long time because I would flare a lot. The increased itchiness...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will Eczema Ever Be Normal? ... Spoiler Alert It Is!Two songs come to mind when I think of the word normal. “What’s normal anyway?” by singer Miguel and “Normal Girl” by SZA. I feel like people with moderate to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Deprivation: A Hidden Side Effect of EczemaSleep deprivation is probably the worst side effect of having eczema other than the itchiness itself. I was reading an article about sleep fatigue, which is a common cause. In...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Ingredients Are in Cosmetics?The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need to approve most cosmetic ingredients before they are sold to consumers. But by law, cosmetics must be safe. Under the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Give It Your AllWhether you have mild or severe atopic symptoms, the tedious amount of hours spent trying to figure out what is wrong can make anyone feel like throwing in the towel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema is Slowly Crawling onto My HandsFor as long as I can remember, I have had eczema appear in all the typical places; neck, face, scalp, behind the knees, inside the elbows, ear lobes, and behind...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Art Of SurrenderThe idea of surrender has always been difficult for me as I am just naturally a fighter. I kind of had to be one to survive all of the challenges...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dupixent in AustraliaDupixent has finally arrived in Australia! I have been waiting a long time for this to happen! The Australian government FINALLY put Dupixent on the Medicare system, so I only...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skincare Golden NuggetsMore relief is here! I imagine we all have our “go-to" remedial products that support us, whether in a flare or for daily maintenance. Since we are navigating this life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Common Allergens Are Found in Cosmetic Products?Cosmetics are products applied to your body to make it cleaner or more appealing, or change its appearance. They include things like hair dyes, makeup, and perfumes. Cosmetics can sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Nutrition Regrets During Topical Steroid WithdrawalIt has been a no-brainer to incorporate healthy eating choices and food eliminations throughout my lifelong eczema journey whenever I’d flare up badly. My parents were very diligent in helping...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments