Lessons from a Caregiver My granddaughter was born with skin and tummy issues and I was fortunate enough help take care of her from day one. She’s moving toward independence and entering her senior... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Paradigm ShiftIt was the worst eczema flare up I had in my adult years. November 2, 2014 – It was Sunday evening and I was just leaving the LACMA Museum in... By Ashley Ann Lora2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Words Hurt More Than the RashMy eczema has been back for almost 2 years now and it has affected my life drastically. Mostly it has affected how I feel about myself. Most noticeable is the... By Abigail Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?When a person develops first one, and then additional, atopic conditions as they get older, this is referred to as the atopic march, or the allergic march. Though the march... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Herbal Teas for EczemaAtopic eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin and can occur anywhere on the body. Many find that looking to Mother Nature for atopic eczema symptom relief can be... By Teresa Alabata1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Atopic Dermatitis MisconceptionsAs a first time mom of an infant with atopic dermatitis (AD) my original plan of action was always to go to other moms and dads of children with atopic... By KeTwanna Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How's Your Relationship with Your Doctor? Take our Survey!Do you feel heard by your doctor? Do your questions get answered? We want to hear from you! We’re conducting a survey to learn more about your relationship with your... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Improve Seasonal Eye AllergiesI don’t know about you, but summer is an absolutely terrible time for my eye allergies. From waking up with an intense amount of goop and crust on my eyes... By Jeff Ten Broeck2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Different Ways I Use Tea Tree Oil For My EczemaHome remedies can be a great way for those who have atopic eczema to manage their symptoms at home with products they may have around their house. Tea tree oil... By Teresa Alabata1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What It's Like For Me Dating With EczemaWhenever I find myself in the throes of romance, in the beginning, I'm honestly always surprised that someone is interested in dating me. The thought that someone could find me... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heat Won't Stop MeAnyone who knows me knows that I tend to go to Disneyland a lot. I don’t post about it much, but I often go around 3-5 times a month, maybe... By Abigail Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are People with Atopic Eczema at Higher Risk for Developing Skin Cancer?Atopic Dermatitis, also called atopic eczema, is a chronic, more severe form of eczema, which is a common skin condition. Both are characterized by recognizable patches of scaly dry skin... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Depicting Atopic Dermatitis: What's Accurate and What's NotI was watching a movie the other day in which there was a scene in which it was a joke that a character was trying to raise money for atopic... By KeTwanna Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Find A Magical SoapRecently I went on a little shopping trip. No not for clothes or shoes, but for soap! I took a quick trip to Target and realized literally every soap was... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using the Breath to Control Eczema ItchesOne thing people with eczema actually do have a lot of control over when dealing with their rashes is their breath. Any time I've ever gone through a really stressful... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Wheels Up: Airbound with Atopic DermatitisOn our first family cross-country trip, I made the disappointing mistake of forgetting to pack my infant daughter's prescribed hydrocortisone cream, which slowed the progress for her extremely flared atopic... By KeTwanna Young3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sweat Once a Day: Eczema Warm UpWorking out can be a very difficult thing to get into especially if you have atopic eczema. Here are a few tips on warming up before you start your exercise... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Assessing the Atopic Eczema ItchThere are several scales used to measure the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD). Some of these include the SCORAD (Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis) Index, the ADSI (Atopic Dermatitis Severity Index)... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Summer Eczema TipsIt's the Summer! Yay right?! I absolutely love the Summer. It honestly is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the heat. I love going swimming. I... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Allergies to Jewelry Jewelry is a great way to dress up an outfit and make a fashion statement. It can also be a way of keeping someone you love close to your heart... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments