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On 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...

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...

I 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...

My 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...

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...

Listen, I know that this subject may be a bit awkward. Honestly though, it just seems fitting to cover the topic of what covers our, you know – that business...

I've lived with atopic eczema since I was a child. While my flaring is less severe now that I am older, it's still pretty obvious. You can tell something is...

I've had atopic dermatitis since at least high school.  I say "at least" because I always just assumed it was dry skin and everyone had something like that on their...

The other day, as I was doggedly trying to work while simultaneously scratching my back as (in)effectively as one might expect with a fluffy, hypoallergenic pillow, I started daydreaming about...

It seems like the literature that comes with a medicine contains more than enough instructions. There are also backup instructions. Then they throw up cautions. But wait, just in case...

"Can I go out in the woods and play?" In this day of constant screen time entertainment, these words can be golden to a modern parent's ears. My son loved...

I recently had a bad flare-up of my atopic dermatitis and was out of my usual medications to treat it.  I also wasn't entirely sure if that's what was happening...

While the Selsun Blue solved the issue of the flakes and visibly dry scalp, the problem remained that her hair continued to be coarse and dry. I had restarted using the...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin condition. Commonly known as eczema, it is estimated to affect 10-25% of children and 2-8% of adults in affluent countries, including...

It’s been below freezing here in the Northeast. The kids have been excited to go into our hot tub. Chase insists that we should go into the hot tub when...

My daughter and I were a skin scare specialist team. She made the appointments and I arrived to do my part. As the Nana, I was usually well rested, leaving...

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Some people just know things. You’ve seen them – all competent and the takey carey of business types. I really don’t think our family had enough information to deal with...

Managing a chronic health condition like atopic dermatitis can be overwhelming at times. How do you find reliable information? Where do you go to find a supportive community? What features...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 20% of children. For some children, the condition improves, however in others the symptoms may worsen and become a...