Sweater WeatherIt's getting cold out! You know what that means! Sweater weather! Time for all of the winter things. On one hand, I love it. I love wearing boots, and living...reactionscomments
Mrs. Read's Magical Home Remedies for EczemaMrs. Read was an important person in my life. She had been a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse on the prairies in the early nineteen hundreds. She and her husband...reactionscomments
Why Are "New" Eczema Treatments Taking So Long?At the More Than Skin Deep - Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting, I received the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the extensive process of drug development. As an individual...reactionscomments
An Eczema Warrior's Thanksgiving Survival GuideOh wait - come again? Oh, so you’re not rolling out the red carpet at your place with a huge Thanksgiving dinner for 20 guests with all the trimmings? Addressing...reactionscomments
Thankful for the OpportunityToo often, I find myself so caught up in my work and responsibilities that I forget to take a step back and reflect on where I’ve been and where I’m...reactionscomments
What I Am Thankful ForAs many people do, I spend the month of November giving thanks every day, not just on Thanksgiving. It’s sometimes hard to come up with what I’m grateful for, especially...reactionscomments
Making History at the More Than Skin Deep MeetingOn September 23, 2019, the eczema community made history. Over 150 individuals from all over the US gathered together at the More Than Skin Deep: The Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development...reactions2comments
My Morning Skincare RoutineA good skincare routine is similar to a marketing strategy — it’s always evolving. If you stay complacent in your old ways, you won’t create the space to improve upon...reactionscomments
5 Distractions From My Skin This SeasonIn the past, I used to really think I knew my body. I used to think I understood when my skin would flare and when it would be fine. I...reactionscomments
Eczema and Navigating Intimacy in RelationshipsSo despite your thoughts that you would never find love while having eczema and perfect skin first, you still found yourself struck by Cupid's arrow and are dating an amazing...reactionscomments
Dear EczemaThe last few minutes of my first Eczema Expo were spent at a workshop led by a panel of some strong, empowering women (@ashleyannlora, @eczemalove, @sharris31, and @torisoperphoto) who then...reactionscomments
10 Months Without DupixentI have successfully been off of Dupixent for 10 months now. Personal disclaimer: Please note that I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. I do not condone anyone tapering...reactions10comments
Spooks and ItchesOctober is by far one of my favorite months and Halloween is absolutely my favorite holiday. I love the spooky aesthetic, fall leaves, carved pumpkins, costumes, etc. And not to...reactions1comment
Top 5 Worst Locations to Experience EczemaEczema knows no boundaries. The disease can affect patients in a variety of different ways. Some experience dry skin, while others struggle with oozing and crusting. These symptoms aren’t limited...reactions18comments
Why Connection is Necessary for HealingLately, I’ve been finding myself connecting with new eczema warriors online. These are not your average “text message” or “DM” like connections. Instead, they are one-on-one, intimate video chats for...reactions1comment
The Agony of Socializing with EczemaSocializing with eczema can be such a trying and demoralizing thing sometimes. When you have eczema, you have so much more to consider and deal with than someone without it...reactions3comments
Self-Love Made Intimacy and Dating with Eczema More ComfortableWhen I was a young, pre-pubescent girl, I remember having crushes at school. I had a handful of them, actually. Throughout 1st through 6th grade, there were 2 Joels, a...reactionscomments
My Life with Eczema A-ZMy eczema will ACHE after I scratch it. Never feeling satisfied after only a few scratches. It yearns for more. My friends are often BAFFLED by my eczema and never...reactionscomments
Eczema: A Sleep DepriverAs humans, we have many essential needs that are pertinent to our physical, mental, and behavioral health. These needs are important contributing factors in our growth and development or lack...reactionscomments
3 Ways My Crohn's Medication Improved My EczemaAlthough I lived with symptoms for much longer, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was around seventeen years old. I was diagnosed with eczema much younger. I don’t...reactionscomments