The Try and Cry MethodI’m experiencing a flare on my legs right now. For the past few years, I have been fortunate enough that my legs have been a non-issue for me. Other than...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Holistic Healing?Holistic health is one of those topics that is so all-encompassing that it could seem too vague to understand. It has had a history of being seen as too “woo-woo,”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living a Lifetime with EczemaThe earliest memories of my battle with eczema would be perhaps 60 some years ago, when I was around 6 or 7. The fact that I still remember the feeling of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Care of MeRecently, my mental health hasn’t been its best. I’ve been less sociable, my sleep schedule has been a mess, my brain has been foggy due to the summer heat, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Faith is Healing MeI truly believe I wouldn’t be healing from my eczema right now if it weren’t for my faith in God. Although I grew up believing in God, I never really...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Swimming in the Blue LagoonPreviously, I wrote an article ranking my favorite types of water to swim in. Coming in at the top of the list was saltwater because of the therapeutic effects it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Joanne Takes Control of Her Scalp EczemaThe 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 Joanne (@imthe.pr) about scalp eczema...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Moisturizing Treatment (NMT)So by now, you’ve probably heard of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and its torturous symptoms. You don't want your body addicted to steroids any longer, so you're ready to stop...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to Avoid Anaphylactic Shock with EczemaEvery year, I make it a priority to visit a new country. I love traveling and exploring new territories because it gives me a newfound level of awareness about who...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So What Exactly is Filaggrin and What Does it Do?There are various risk factors for atopic dermatitis (AD), and one risk factor is associated with mutations in the FLG gene, or the filaggrin gene. The outermost layer of skin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Back to School Advice for Kids With EczemaGoing back to school can be a difficult adjustment for just about any kid. Gone are the summer nights and days filled with fun in the sun. And welcome is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mysterious Skin SymptomsEczema is a multi-layered and leveled experience that can affect any aspect of one's health or life in various ways. In my experience, it's all different forms of imbalance that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Grass: Frenemy of My AD BabyGrass! It's everywhere and is used for everything in the south! It's a fall zone for playgrounds; it's a place to sit for concerts, it's a picnic, it is a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Raelle's Healing JourneyThe 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 Raelle (@wokewithinskin) about growing up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“More Than Skin Deep” Eczema InitiativeThe other month, I was fortunate enough to attend the Eczema Expo in Scottsdale, AZ. The first thing I participated in - the Corporate Council Patient Perspectives Roundtable - ended...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Poolside Problems: Chlorine and EczemaWater is one of my two-year-old daughter's favorite things to play in and with. She loves helping me wash dishes. She loves playing in the shower and has blast during...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing to Travel with EczemaThe summer is coming to an end. The kiddos are back in school and guess what that means? It's cheaper to travel! It's coming up on "slow season." With college...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Water Preference for Swimming with EczemaI have been reflecting upon all the great times I’ve had over the past few months. One activity that stands out is the time I’ve spent enjoying the water and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mind Power Over EczemaIt is no secret that mental health is a huge part of living with a chronically painful sensitive skin condition like eczema. That is why every time I talk about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chlorine and Scalp Eczema PreventionFor my daughter, chlorine at appropriate levels in pool water and at water parks has shown to not be irritating to all of her atopic dermatitis. However, chlorine, at any...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments