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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disorder which often starts in childhood and may persist into adulthood. Though controlled by medications, stress or exposure to common triggers can...

Talking about things and products that work is pretty difficult. Mainly because the topic is so subjective. No two products will work the exact same way for two people. I...

Sprinklers and splash parks are a fun way to celebrate summer fun. They're a great and simple way to have fun in the sun while staying cool at the same...

Every baby, toddler, or kid has a slightly different routine that works for them and their atopic dermatitis. As triggers and allergens differ so does the need for products. Likewise...

Ever since I became heavily involved as an eczema patient advocate, I’ve learned the unsettling truths of how the majority of my community feels towards pharmaceutical companies (Pharma). Many warriors...

Solo traveling for the past year with eczema, I have had many adventures and learned life lessons along the way. While solo traveling might not be an experience possible for...

Everyone has to work around traveling with medications for skin problems. Whether you are traveling to the mountains for cool fresh air, heading to the tropics to soak up some...

I love exercising. All my friends think I’m insane for loving it, but that’s okay because I love how much better I feel after working out. I love how I...

I believe always “being positive” with any condition is overrated. I mean, after all, this is the real world. We have real issues and there’s no one in this world...

As June comes to an end, summer is just beginning! Summer is officially here, in all it's heated, sunny glory. With the drastic changes in weather, come changes in activities, hours...

So I decided it would be fun to gain my partner’s perspective on what it’s like to be with someone who lives with eczema. I met Josue in the Summer...

"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often in the eczema...

I love swimming! I love to take the opportunity to enjoy the waves whenever I can. If swimming indoors, being in chlorinated water for an extended period of time can...

For those of us with atopic dermatitis, sunlight exposure is recommended to suppress the inflammatory skin cells in our body due to the ultraviolet (UV) rays. This is a reason...

My sister has left. She is now a five-hour flight away, across the country where she can occasionally be reached. My niece, on the other hand, is here with me...

Flares are never fun. In my experience, they tend to come out of nowhere and they always happen when it’s most inconvenient. Nothing’s more disappointing than waking up one day...

Sun is summertime's best friend. It's a friend to most children who enjoy the great outdoors. My toddler loves to run and have fun in the sun. She cries in...

If you take a look at the average medicine cabinet of an eczema warrior, you are bound to find a tube of petroleum jelly. As a person who has lived...

Having a night out with your family and/or friends should be a fun, stress-free time to enjoy yourself and relax. It is a time to unwind while you dine and...

Recently, I was prescribed a medication for my Crohn’s disease. This particular medication is an injection given subcutaneously. It goes just below the skin, but before you hit the muscle...