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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating Out Strategies While TravelingTraveling to another country always includes partaking of the local cuisine. It can be fun to try new food and new interpretations, indulging in sweet, fatty, fried foods. But when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is It Atopic Dermatitis, or Is It a Fungus?Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, and fungal infections can look similar. This makes it hard to tell them apart sometimes. But they are different conditions. Eczema is a chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dermatoses of Pregnancy and Atopic Eruption of PregnancyPregnancy can lead to many changes within the body hormonally, emotionally, physically, and more. Some of these changes may lead to different conditions that occur as a result of, or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments