Unhelpful Advice"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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing With The Shame of Having EczemaWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skincare Routine for TravelOne 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Cracked Skin on the NeckAt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vitamin D for Itchy SkinVitamin 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Habitually ScratchingHaving 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bedding Options for Atopic EczemaIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sun Protection and Natural Sunburn Treatments That I like Using for My EczemaWhen 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating Well with Atopic DermatitisSo 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Hand EczemaEczema 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Soundtrack to My Angry Phase of EczemaSometimes 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Underwear Dilemma – Over the Shoulder HoldersLacey 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reality CheckIt'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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Drug Pamphlet Part 2Reading 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self Confidence and Self ConsciousnessOn top of all of the normal, everyday worries of hair, nails, what to wear, what to eat, being too thin, being too thick, etc. Those of us with atopic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Atopic March?The atopic march, or allergic march, refers to the progression and accumulation of atopic conditions as an individual (usually a child) gets older. Much more research needs to be done...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mindfulness for Atopic DermatitisI feel like this should be written in a softer smoother font with gentle curves. That's because when we think about scratching, harsh images may come to mind. I can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Wish Dermatologists Would Handle Appointments with Eczema PatientsMy name is Terry and I am from the Bay Area of California, USA. When I developed eczema at the age of 5, my life quickly became a series of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Should Steroids Be out of the Question When It Comes to Eczema Treatment?Steroids. They are the bane of our existence as people with chronic eczema. We all have lived through the false hope and disappointment of being prescribed endless supplies of steroids...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments