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With my granddaughter entering into her senior year, it’s a time of independence. She is working most evenings and has a car. She also chooses to spend time with friends...

This article is part of an “Ask the Advocate” series. Our amazing group of atopic dermatitis advocates answered a few questions to share their thoughts and tips with the community...

Between trying new creams and resisting the urge to scratch, life with eczema can sure get stressful. It's no wonder that dealing with an often unpredictable and uncontrollable condition like...

I sat down on the plane to California, thrilled for our first family trip across the country with our two month old daughter. I looked down at my joyful infant who...

I just returned from attending a conference. I’ve been going to this conference for about 6 years, maybe 7, but this was my first year going with my eczema being...

During my first week of college I had the worst flare up that I had ever had. Being diagnosed at 8 years old, I had a lot of experience with...

This article is part of an “Ask the Advocate” series. Our amazing group of atopic dermatitis advocates answered a few questions to share their thoughts and tips with the community...

Taking control of an eczema flare may feel impossible, especially when flares are caused by and induce stress. Using mind-body techniques can help to reduce stress and improve mood and...

I called this recipe “stupid easy” because there are literally just two ingredients and the only way to mess it up is to put too much tea tree oil in...

Shout out to all the globe-trotting eczema warriors out there! We all know that caring for our skin can be difficult—especially when we’re halfway around the world. Climates may not...

Our amazing team of atopic dermatitis Health Leaders answered a few questions to share their thoughts and tips with the community. What are your tips for making the most out...

As someone living with a chronic illness, I am constantly getting unwarranted advice. People are always suggesting a medication, a diet, a cream or an ointment I should try. I...

If you missed Part 1 of Paradigm Shift, click here! Then I grabbed my tube of topical steroids, hoping it would heal me like it normally did. And just like...

Every day we hear from the community about the challenges of living with atopic eczema. Atopic eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by a dry...

As a parent of a child with atopic dermatitis, one of the hardest experiences is watching your child be itchy, aggravated, and uncomfortable. It's hard because you feel helpless, knowing...

Moisturizers, healing salves, steroid creams, light therapy, supplements… There are so many products and things that we can do to our skin that promise great results, and the more the...

"Good skin care with atopic dermatitis can take some time and thought." Translation: This may not be so easy. We’ve been there and have learned a few tricks along the...

Acne and eczema are skin conditions that can be uncomfortable, disfiguring and interfere with the quality of your life. How do you know which is which and what you can...

If you would’ve told me two years ago that I would have quit drinking soda, stopped eating meat, with the exception of pork, no longer craved fast food, and fell...