Is it Eczema on the Eyelid or Something Else?I live with eczema and I also live with inflammatory bowel disease. I was diagnosed with IBD as a teen and I have been through a lot with my condition...reactionscomments
On the Farm with Skin ProblemsHolding a downy baby chick is the sweetest thing. We moved to a farm when my oldest granddaughter was 4. Having been city folks, we were eager to introduce the...reactionscomments
Losing Confidence Because of Eczema on My FaceMy face is really important to me and how it looks and the wellbeing of the skin on my face is pretty important as well. People see your face. People...reactionscomments
AD-Friendly BeveragesThere is a long list of atopic dermatitis don'ts filled with foods, drinks, and product irritants. While there are many atopic dermatitis no-no's, there are also some drinks that are...reactionscomments
Eczema and Dealing With Healing SetbacksLiving with eczema and experiencing setbacks when it comes to the healing process of the skin can be a frustrating experience. Sometimes there will be a period where I'm doing...reactionscomments
How to Prepare for Your Outdoor AdventureI’ve always enjoyed being outdoors. Unfortunately for me, eczema is often a roadblock when it comes to reveling in everything that nature has to offer. Despite AD’s best efforts to...reactionscomments
Finding Your OutletWhen I was younger, there were many activities I couldn’t participate in because of my eczema. As my peers would disperse to after-school clubs or sport’s practice, I would go...reactionscomments
Dupixent: One and a Half Years LaterThere are so many ways Dupixent changed my life in the last year and a half that I've been using it. Looking to read more on people's experiences with...reactionscomments
Alcohol and Eczema: #SkinGin and SakeFor as long as I can remember, I have been able to drink alcohol without any irritation to my eczema or skin. This changed in February of this year, when...reactions1comment
Fighting the Itch 101: Alternatives to ScratchingPicture this: You’re going about your day and minding your own business when out of nowhere, your skin is overcome with an intense itching sensation. What do you do? Your...reactionscomments
How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...reactionscomments
3 Things I Dislike Most About EczemaLiving with eczema isn’t always the easiest thing and even though I’ve gotten to the point where I’m able to manage it well and mostly keep it from flaring horribly...reactionscomments
Beverage Triggers with ADAtopic dermatitis is a tricky condition. Its irritants cannot be pinpointed as one thing or even a few. There are many items of clothing that cause irritation. There are also...reactionscomments
The Power in ExfoliatingThere are so many moments when my eczema looks like a peeling snake's skin. There is dead skin everywhere, with some that have fallen off and others that appear as...reactionscomments
It's All About CompromiseOver the years, I’ve had the great fortune to live with many of my close friends. Each house and living arrangement provided a unique experience filled with highs, lows, and...reactionscomments
Shopping For Clothes With EczemaShopping for clothes when you have eczema is kind of tricky because there are so many elements that could make a garment itchy. And it's really heartbreaking when the piece...reactionscomments
Not My Face!Your face is pretty important. I mean, just think about it. Your face is the first thing people notice about you. In general, when something happens to other places on...reactionscomments
The Power of Telling OthersWhen I was 16 years old, I began to focus on what my future would hold as I was getting close to high school graduation: Many of these questions gave...reactions2comments
Using Balls for Eczema Stress ReliefHow can baseballs or softballs give you relief? Pete will go over how these simple tools you have lying around the house can help relieve your stress when you're having...reactionscomments
Scalp Eczema Do’s and Don’tsSeborrheic dermatitis is a type of eczema that is typically found on parts of the body that have an abundance of oil-producing sebaceous glands—such as the face and scalp. Whenever...reactions16comments