Wrestling with EczemaMost medical professionals would agree that wrestling and eczema are not a great combination. The mats are a cesspool of bacteria, and the close skin-to-skin contact creates the perfect conditions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Physical Movement Can Alleviate the Symptoms of EczemaI’m currently going through an uncomfortable flare-up where the surrounding skin of my mouth is tight, oozy, extremely dry, and unbearably itchy. This flare is so intense that it’s challenging...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
#theitchisab*tchYou might have come across this cheeky hashtag on Instagram when searching about eczema - #theitchisab*tch. And you might be wondering to yourself why it exists or maybe you are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Wish I Knew Earlier About CortisoneIn reading the stories and comments on AtopicDermatitis.net, I notice most are much younger than I. Many speak of depending on a corticosteroid and Benadryl regime to try to control...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Could You Be Allergic to Aquaphor, Eucerin, and Other Popular Eczema Products? For the past two months, I’ve been dealing with a stubborn staph infection. In the midst of healing and clearing up, my eczema happened to collaborate with the infection and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A New Rash in TownRecently I’ve been more lenient with my diet. I paid attention to what I was eating, just not to the extent I normally do. I just wanted to enjoy some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experiences With Eczema: Eastern vs. Western MedicineI'm lucky enough to not have dealt with eczema at the beginning of my healing journey when pharmaceuticals other than steroids were the popular drug of choice for Western dermatologists...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Tallow for Dry SkinMany years ago, when my mom was dealing with dry, itchy patches, her doctor wrote a prescription for sheep fat or lanolin. Although it was extremely thick, we warmed it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Find a Great DermatologistOne of the most important things you can do in terms of your eczema treatment is to find a dermatologist that is willing to be a strong advocate on your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Daughter's Journey to the Correct DiagnosisLisa Benson is mom of a toddler who has eczema, therefore she lives in a world of special soaps and topical ointments, but also in a world of giggles, tantrums...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Having Friends with EczemaA lot of people know about eczema or atopic dermatitis. They've at least heard of the condition(s), or know someone who knows someone impacted by them. I think it's great...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Another Eczema Meet-Up Success!Although I interact with the eczema community on a daily basis through different online channels, it’s not the same when we get together in person. That’s why I couldn’t wait...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Winter Eczema ReliefThe harsh, ever-changing temps and dryness of winter can have some harsh, ever-changing effects for people with atopic dermatitis. But there are some ways to help soothe your skin and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Hardest Part of Having a Toddler with EczemaWelcome to part 2 of the interview with my mom! In part one, Going Back in Time to Where it All Began, I shared how I was diagnosed and the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Art Reflects Real LifeWarning: Contains SPOILERS of Modern Love Season 1 Episode 3 “Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am” If you’re caught up on your binging game, you know that Modern...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema New Year's Resolutions ListHappy New Year! I have been writing for AtopicDermatitis.net for nearly two years and it's amazing how quickly time flies when you are doing the things that you love. I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Valeria's Atopic Dermatitis StoryThe Editorial Team at AtopicDermatitis.net is highlighting people in the eczema community and their healing journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews. We talked to Valeria (@dermatiteatopicdiary) about growing up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Things to Celebrate in the New Year with EczemaIf you have eczema, you have probably thought that there's hardly any way you could fully participate and celebrate in the festivities because of your skin or the amount of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Year, New SkinWith the holiday season in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to set our sights on the exciting possibilities the New Year brings. Let’s wipe the slate clean and jump into...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments