My Favorite "Go To" for Inner CalmFact: Did you know that the heart is 100,000 times electrically stronger and 5,000 times magnetically stronger than the brain? Recent research proves the heart as the most powerful electrical...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
All The Pretty Things: Going, Going, GoneThanks to eczema, my skin has become so delicate. It rebels against anything – many skincare products or the “wrong” type of clothing or jewelry materials. I have found that...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Learning to Take Control of My HealthcareFor me, I don’t remember a time when I didn’t struggle with eczema. I was only two when my mom took me to the doctor, and I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Social Anxiety and Atopic DermatitisAre you staying home and missing out on good times with friends? Do you let your atopic dermatitis make the decision whether to enjoy an outing with friends or just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Exercise Improve Eczema?Of course, exercise helps eczema. They both begin with "E" and have letters at the end of the alphabet. It’s truly a logical no-brainer. Seriously speaking, when talking about my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Last Night the DJ Saved My Life..!A lot has been made about the effects music can have on one's well-being. I can certainly vouch for this. Having had eczema for the best part of my life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Do If a New Treatment Doesn’t Work for YouThere’s nothing more a person with eczema wants than to be relieved of the symptoms of this condition. Whether it is to be liberated from the itchiness or to just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bubble Bath Dreams and NightmaresWill I ever be able to take a bubble bath? Even having to question this saddens me. Recently, I took a bubble bath. I know right? Exciting for us warriors...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Worst Days with Atopic DermatitisFirst of all, why are there more bad days than good? Perhaps it's just me, but the good days never seem to last long. Maybe three days max? Okay, this...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No EvilEveryone speaks of their healing journey. And all I can tell you is that it is a long and arduous one, especially for those of us experiencing TSW. Because not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 3 Favorite Dollar(ish) Items That Save My SkinHaving eczema or any skin condition can be super expensive. You have multiple trips to the dermatologist, expensive prescription creams; the list goes on…so I thought I would list a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Trust Yourself, But Do Your ResearchHow much do we let the media, the internet, influence our thinking? Self-help books always seem to assume there’s something wrong with us. Something that only buying their books, taking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Showing Ourselves Some TLCI am not a medical professional, but according to the name tag and lanyard I received at the More Than Skin Deep Initiative with the FDA in 2019, I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stepping Out of My Eczema Comfort ZoneThere’s a message I came across online that says, “Your Comfort Zone Will Kill You.” The words were in red fluorescent lights and viewing it caught me in the middle...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
People Have Been More Empathetic Since I Became an AdvocateFor years now, the people closest to me have never fully realized the extent to which my life has been completely and utterly consumed by my eczema. I don't think...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
An Eczema Love/Hate Story“I keep on falling in and out of love, with you!” “How can you give me so much pleasure, then cause me so much pain.” Quoting the classic, “Fallin” song...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Itch Scratch CycleEvery evening I return home from work I know exactly how my evening will go. I come through the door at around 7 pm, take my coat off, kick my...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Pros and Cons of Using Topical SteroidsTopical steroids are the mainstay in treating atopic dermatitis. They have been studied and used in dermatology for over 60 years. As with any medicine, there are pros and cons...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to Calm Your Face Down After You Work OutWorking out outdoors for someone with eczema can be very tricky. You may have the right sunscreen but do you have the right treatment technique to help you after you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adjusting with Eczema During a PandemicThis has been an extremely hard time for even the strongest of (wo)men. We are going through challenges none of us have ever faced before and getting adjusted to this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments