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Despite having lived with eczema for 28 years, Terry still experiences moments of self-doubt and uncertainty about her appearance looking "normal" or "acceptable" enough for the public to view. Years...

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When most people have seasonal allergies, they have "hay fever" -- mostly upper respiratory symptoms. Dogs with seasonal environmental allergies almost always manifest with atopic dermatitis.  As a veterinarian (and...

Have you ever connected the dots between a food allergy and skin distress? Many of us have been curious about how certain foods interact with our skin. It may be...

Living with eczema is not only a daily physical battle, it can often be a psychological too. From icy cold winters to pollen saturated springs, weather issues alone can be...

"Why is his head so flaky all the time? Why don't you shampoo everyday?""You know what cured me? Coconut oil!""You should cut out dairy/soy/gluten/meat.""I have this great new lotion you...

It can often be very challenging to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your doctor at your first appointment. Community members have...

When your skin is covered in rashes that look like they could be the result of a bacterial infection, it’s very hard to feel proud of yourself. At least that...

One of the most daunting things while traveling with eczema is not having regular access to your go-to skincare products especially if you run out while you're overseas. In the...

At some point in their lives, those with chronic eczema can develop a cracked neck due to weather, food allergies, or contact dermatitis. This can be a very stressful situation...

Vitamin D is famous for building bones by helping with calcium absorption. But, did you know that it can also help with skin problems from atopic dermatitis? It has many...

Having been a witness to some major skin itching in my life, I came to the conclusion that it can become a habit. The dictionary describes a habit as a...

It has been a long day and all you want to do is climb into your bed and fall into a deep sleep. Instead, you find yourself tossing and turning...

When it comes to finding the perfect sunscreens for my sensitive skin, it can sometimes be a bit hard to find a good formula that both contain ingredients protective enough...

So many of our foods come with a lot of ingredients that we are not so sure about. We wonder if food can heal our skin. Relax, this is not...

Eczema can appear anywhere on the body, but it's particularly bothersome when it shows up on the hands. We use our hands daily and for so many things that having...

Sometimes we all need something to relate to when we’re going through tough times. During my formative years as a child to a young adult in my twenties, one of...

Lacey can be lovely, but what about when it causes skin irritations? If you have skin-related allergies, or atopic dermatitis, finding a good bra can be a problem. There is...

It'd been a busy few weeks for me. I was traveling for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) events, working and dealing with school. Needless to say, I was stressed. I wasn't...

Reading all of the information and instructions that come with medications or prescriptions can feel kind of overwhelming. No matter how you approach it, I’ve got some personal ideas about...