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I’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...

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,”...

The 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...

Recently, 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...

I 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...

Previously, 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...

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 Joanne (@imthe.pr) about scalp eczema...

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...

Every 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...

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...

Going 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...

Eczema 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...

Grass! 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...

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 Raelle (@wokewithinskin) about growing up...

The 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...

Water 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...

The 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...

I 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...

It 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...

For 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...