Patient Burnout: The Real Deal or Nah?You know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could. I was frustrated and sure, we're not in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Survived High School Despite Having Eczema (Anti-Bullying Post)Hearing and reading stories about kids with eczema getting bullied to the point of them wanting to commit suicide is brand new to me. Growing up in the 1990s and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Search Engines Don't Know EverythingI absolutely love Google. I literally use it all day, every single day. I don't think there's a day that has passed in the last four years that I didn't...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Early Emollient Use Prevent Atopic Dermatitis?In addition to research into treating atopic dermatitis (AD), there is a growing body of study dedicated to the prevention of the condition. Currently, there is no scientific consensus on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...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