Navigating Social Anxiety & EczemaOne of the most difficult parts of dealing with conditions like eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), has been the visibility piece of it, in my experience. The sheer fact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Season-by-Season Eczema HandbookA life with atopic dermatitis can feel like an obstacle course. Seemingly mundane and everyday things like our environments, the foods we eat, the products we use, and so much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Benefit from Showering (Some Practical Tips)I recently was scheduled to have a patch test done to try and see if there are things that my skin comes in contact with that are causing my eczema...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My PSA About HomeopathyThroughout the years I have been living with and seeking relief from symptoms of my chronic illnesses, I have been confronted by many so-called "snake oils and snake oil salespersons."...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I'm Dealing With StressStress can creep in like an uninvited guest, settling heavily on our shoulders. Lately, my stress has primarily been triggered by my kids. They are all fond of screen time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Would I Do? Eczema and Recurring Fungal InfectionsOur community forums are a safe and welcoming space for all eczema warriors to ask pressing questions and get real feedback from others who have lived through similar situations with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Switching Treatments: How Do You Decide?Switching our medications can be a complex process. As a long-term patient with eczema, I must keep an eye on all the latest treatments on the market. It would be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing For A Doctor's AppointmentAs far back as I can remember, going to any doctor’s appointment has been an incredibly anxiety inducing and uncomfortable experience for me. Typically out of all doctors, I tend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Physical and Emotional Scars from a Life with EczemaI've been living with eczema all my life. This skin disease has affected me in all aspects of my life - socially, professionally, and privately. It is still an ongoing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Am I Building My Immune System and Avoiding Antibiotics?As someone who has grown up using a variety of medicines, I know all too well about the consequences of being on certain drugs, especially antibiotics. Every eczema sufferer I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Empowering Tips To Optimize Your Eczema Dermatologist AppointmentIf I had the opportunity to start my eczema healing journey all over again, I would want to be much more informed and prepared to talk to doctors about my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gaining Control Over My Unpredictable EczemaAs human beings, I believe we all have some level of fear of losing control in our lives. This comes right along with fear of the unknown and uncertainty. While...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Strides!I have written several articles about things that have helped with managing my eczema. If anyone has ever read my blogs, they will know I have spoken about food and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Advocacy and Healing with LukeSome of us like to sit back and go on our own personal journal with our skin. We focus solely on the moment at hand. But some advocates, like Luke...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Allergies, Acne, and Atopic Dermatitis RantI don’t know how it has been for all of you readers, but this spring and summer have been the worst for seasonal allergies. Unfortunately for me, and I imagine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living Despite the Skin Flare UpsI’ve dealt with some form of skin condition my whole life. Whether it be one of the several different types of eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) much later in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Become YOUR Own Advocate with Your DermatologistFinding the right doctor that you feel comfortable with, and trust is very important. Sometimes that be can a challenge. I recall when I was pregnant with my second child, my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Trouble With Sleep DeprivationEczema can have a major impact on a person’s sleep. My sleep is always broken and if I am lucky, I might get around 3/4 hours of sleep every night...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Help a Fellow Community Member by Sharing Your Tips!A life with atopic dermatitis is inconvenient, frustrating, and uncomfortable. It's so much more than that too, impacting small day-to-day things like what you wear, the products you use, the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Support A Loved One With EczemaJust as with anything in life, but particularly the more unpleasant experiences we go through, such as eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), having support from those close to us...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments