Why I Chose to Take Sleeping AidsOh man. Here we go. Do I take medication to manage the pain? To help me sleep at night? I’m just going to add my two cents here. At least...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Go-To Bathing and Showering TipsThe itching. The redness. The rashes. Eczema shows up in a few different ways, but for everyone who lives with eczema, there is one shared truth: Showering or taking a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Mentally Prepare for TSWRecently, I wrote an article about my experience with topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and how it was one of the most ‘challenging, depressing, and agonizing’ treatments I had ever attempted...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why "Continual Habits" Is My Phrase for 2020For the past two years, I have chosen a word to inspire me in any given situation throughout that particular year. Each word has brought me so many unexpected, yet...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema Sensations That Make You Feel Like You're Going MadEczema flare-ups have so many levels to them. And each type of rash, or crack, or bump that is associated with them has its own sensation. For example, when I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Acne vs. EczemaI’ve been taking Dupixent for over a year now, and it’s been pretty incredible. I went from eczema pretty much all over my body and a decent amount on my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Becoming My Own InvestigatorIt’s amazing how many things are connected with our bodies, and what we put in or on them. A few years ago, when I allowed myself to gain some weight...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are YOUR Triggers?The best way to manage eczema is to try to avoid your triggers, but it can take work to discover what those triggers are. Some of the first ones you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with ElectroacupunctureAlthough I am currently on Dupixent, the biologic injection for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, I still get itchy. My itchy spots consist of my forehead, upper lip, neck, shoulders...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fasting From Social Media Helped My EczemaAfter reading a book called, “Deep Work” by Cal Newport, I challenged myself to take a 30-day social media fast. The purpose, simply being to practice self-control, presence, and “Deep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Step-by-Step Skincare Routines!So we've loaded up on eczema-friendly products. Now what? We asked our advocates to walk us through their skincare routines step-by-step. Here's what they had to say: Now that my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hand Treatments: Olive Oil and a Hand MaskDoes anyone else have misshapen, curved, or bumpy fingernails due to their atopic dermatitis? I was thinking of this while I was giving myself a manicure the other night. A manicure...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Accidentally Froze $6,000 of MedicationRecently, when I needed room in my fridge to store leftover mac and cheese, I pushed my two boxes of Dupixent (I had extra since starting to take it less...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments