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I'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...

Many 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...

One 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...

Lisa 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...

A 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...

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...

The 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...

Welcome 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...

Warning: 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...

As 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...

Happy 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...

The 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...

If 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...

With 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...

It's a new year and with new years come new hopes, new dreams, not only that but new complications, fears, and expectations as well. The new year is a time...

I’ll be honest, I haven’t really been the best at taking care of my eczema this year. I’ve been forgetful and haven’t been sticking to my diet as much as...

My niece stayed home from school today. As if living with Crohn's disease and eczema weren't enough, now there's a bug going around the house. For the last few days...

I come from a very large, close-knit family (over 70+ people) and let me tell you, we take full advantage of the holiday season to gather and to eat some...

When I was little, before having eczema, all I thought about during the holidays was how much I look forward to getting all kinds of presents and the delicious food...

Christmas is just around the corner and If you’re anything like me, you know that Christmas shopping is tough, especially when your friend and/or family member has eczema. What if...