Finding the Right Moisturizer Is KeyUp until the early noughties, my skin routine was pretty poor. For years I had messed about with numerous moisturizers, lotions, and...reactionscomments
The Secret to My SuperpowerHave you ever heard the saying, the obstacle in the way is the way? It took me decades to understand this concept...reactionscomments
Breathing Through the BadAs someone living with both eczema and Crohn’s disease, which seem to intersect pretty often, I know what it’s like to have...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Physical Blocker or Chemical Blocker SunscreensEver spent money on sunscreen and then only to find that it burns as soon as you put it on. Then you might...reactions4comments
Eczema's Reflective RollercoasterEczema is not that different from life in general. Life is full of surprises, predictions, and hopes. Sometimes there’s a plan, sometimes...reactions7comments
A Recent Flare...in My Armpits??It’s been over a decade since my last severe skin flare with 'Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta' or ‘PLEVA.’ I have had...reactions7comments
Hope is on the HorizonIn the UK the national vaccine program to deal with the pandemic has been rolled out at an unbelievable speed. As I...reactions2comments
The Web of Eczema, Below the SurfaceThose of us who live with eczema challenge the burdens of a multitude of considerations to live with: Doctors, diet, clothing, hygiene...reactionscomments
What Is Psychodermatology?Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema that causes dry, itchy, and flaky skin. People with eczema may think of it as...reactions1comment
Why I'm Sometimes Reluctant to Visit the DoctorIn 2018, an online survey was conducted in the United States and it made for some very interesting reading. The survey had just...reactions11comments
A Writer With an Itchless IdeaI forgot exactly where I was scrolling on Instagram, but the text image said something along the lines of: A writer is...reactionscomments
Eczema Memories: A Lifetime of ItchingWhen you think of your last vacation, do you think of lying on the beach, a margarita in one hand and a...reactionscomments
Quercetin for Both Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic RhinitisIt’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, my eyes are itchy and watering, my hands...reactions2comments
Top Five Favorite K-Beauty ProductsI have been a skincare fanatic from a very early age. I can remember being no more than six and mixing up...reactions2comments
E²(squared) = Eczema + Earth DayJust like the everlasting filtering system of photosynthesis, our human bodies have a similar cleansing cycle that the Earth does. There is...reactionscomments
Eczema and Tattoos: The Healing ProcessNormal tattoos take a little time to heal. I understand they peel and become uncomfortable, but this wasn't that. The tattoo I’d...reactions2comments
How Did I Wear All These Clothes Before the Pandemic?This morning I met a mate for a nice walk and coffee. I got up at 9 am, showered and instead of...reactions4comments
Skincare Products for Teens...and for Me Too?During the pandemic, I spent literally over 200 hours watching Dance Moms with my family. Although I’m not much of a reality...reactions2comments
How I Was Introduced to Clinical TrialsHave you ever felt like you have exhausted everything possible to help your eczema, only to leave YOU feeling exhausted in the...reactionscomments