Proactive Prevention: Bathtime TipsWhile there may not be a known cure for atopic dermatitis, there are many preventative measures that can be taken to decrease the frequency and quantity of flare-ups. Bathtime procedures...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hearing About Exfoliation for the First TimeI recently shared my experience exfoliating my arms with charcoal and an exfoliating brush. It was...an interesting experience. I didn't love it, but it also wasn't the worst thing I'd experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Golden Garlic RiceTurmeric and garlic are two culinary and medicinal herbs that are very well known for their medicinal effects and flavor enhancing qualities of the food they’re cooked with worldwide. Turmeric...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Befriending Someone with EczemaAdulting is hard. I think that's what we should learn in high school. How to be an adult. What does it take? How to write checks and make a full...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Could Bee Venom Treat Atopic Dermatitis? Maybe SomedayThe results of recent studies show that people who suffer from atopic dermatitis might someday be treated with a substance based on the molecules that make bee stings painful. Atopic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Dupixent Changed My LifeI’ve suffered from eczema since I was four months old. So when I learned about a life-changing medication named Dupixent, I knew that I had to hear more. The first...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Eczema Makeup Recommendations From A Pro Eco Makeup ArtistMakeup can be an elusive concept when you have super sensitive skin and active flare-ups. Over the past 8 years, I have been a professional eco-friendly and cruelty-free makeup artist...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skin Consequences from Baby AllergiesIf you missed Part 1 - Discovering Baby Allergies, click here! I found out more about her allergies when she started to eat solid foods. I made pancakes for my family...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Immune Boosting Mashed Ginger ParsnipsParsnips can sometimes be an acquired taste. Before, I wasn't a huge fan of them because I thought they had a weird kind of sweet and bitter flavor that I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
By the Numbers: Symptoms and ComplicationsJust over 400 individuals with AD completed the online AD In America 2018 survey. This survey gathered information about their symptoms and diagnosis journey, as well as their quality of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How to Find the Best Soaps For EczemaCleansing and sanitation are so important when you have eczema! But sometimes, the search for a safe formula that won't sting can make one dubious when it comes to selecting...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Eating During the Holidays Having atopic dermatitis means that there may be some food allergies lurking beneath the surface. If you have problems with gluten, or any other autoimmune difficulties, eating during the holidays...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caring For OthersCaring for others is always hard. It's especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It's hard to find a good balance. You want to be there for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Partying Too Hard With ADMy daughter, Tamia, has a little cousin who is very close in age to her. They are four days apart. In April, Tamia and her (slightly) younger cousin both celebrated...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fast Food and FriendsI have a very strict diet because of my eczema. I don’t eat meat, with the exception of pork. I avoid most fast food and don’t drink soda. At first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In Case You Missed It: Notes from the CommunityWe know there's a lot going on with Eczema Awareness Month in October and the holidays fast approaching, but we've seen so much great engagement coming from our community members...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's The Little ThingsThere are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping me afloat with so many life changes - leaving my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Discovering Baby AllergiesMy first daughter was born healthy and is still healthy. She doesn't have any food allergies, autoimmune disorders, chronic health conditions, etc. She's easy for me to deal with: restaurants, play dates...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Eczema Has Taught Me About HappinessEczema has taught me so much about happiness. About what it truly means to experience unconditional love and joy for life. To be grateful for my life despite all the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Visualizing Your Best LifeWhen I was bedridden from Topical Steroids Withdrawal (TSW), I would visualize myself already healed – having smooth and healthy skin, wearing shorts, going swimming, getting a tan, being happy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments