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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Treating Baby's AllergiesI knew something was up with my little baby when she projectile vomited after drinking a bottle containing formula at only a month old. She didn't drink it very fast...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating: Coming Clean About EczemaWhen is the right time to tell my new significant other that I have eczema? I’ve spent so much time trying to cover it up. I will consciously avoid scratching...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema Meet-UpsRecently, I attended an eczema meet-up in California. And as expected, it was AWESOME! A meet-up is simply another word for gathering. When fellow warrior, Linette Roungchun, announced that she...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Quick Guide to Pet Allergies and EczemaWe love pets, but we also have family members with allergies. That means we’ve had to make loving, and very hard, decisions about having a pet. In our case, we started...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Review of Preventable DocumentaryIn only two weeks since it was published on YouTube, the Preventable: Protecting Our Largest Organ documentary reached over 21,000 views. Safe to say, this film by warrior Briana Banos...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Introducing our New Accessibility FeatureYou may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Water Spray for EczemaHow can a simple water spray bottle help with your eczema?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Scratchy Sleepless NightsI am extremely fortunate to have birthed such a sound little sleeper. My daughter has always been an overall great sleeper. Even in her "womb days," she slept very well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments