A Look at Allergies and Atopic DermatitisResearchers believe that the dysfunction in skin barrier seen in atopic dermatitis leads to an increased sensitivity to allergens. What are allergens you might ask!? An allergen is a substance... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Am I Always Getting Sick?Atopic dermatitis (AD), also commonly known as eczema, is associated with an increased risk of skin infections due to the damage to the skin barrier. When the skin is healthy... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helping Our Baby With Red Itching SkinWide blue eyes peeked out from a pink blanket the nurse had burrito wrapped her in. This tiny bundle was going home! Sadly, within 48 hours, we were back at... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Conditions from MedicationsIt seemed like the gene for skin problems had passed me by. Other women in my family had them. But not me…. that is until I started medication for a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the ADvocate Series: Sarah HackleyWe asked our advocate Sarah Hackley some questions pertaining to life with atopic eczema. Take a look at her answers and perspective below regarding daily life caring for a child... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 3 Takeaways From NEA's One-Day ForumOn October 1st, I attended the National Eczema Association (NEA) One-Day Forum in New York City at Mount Sinai. The day was filled with information, emotions and connection with one... By Sarah Wallin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What I Wish Others Knew About my Eczema — Not Just a ConditionWhen titles go so far to “wish” others to seek knowledge of something most people sort of already know, it usually reveals a deeper level of unseen territory. Or in... By Harrison Li4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will My Child Outgrow Dermatitis?This was one of the questions that troubled our family when my granddaughter was born. She was my first grandchild. She also had early onset of skin troubles. Of course... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Corticosteroid Fears Can Interfere with TreatmentAtopic dermatitis is typically treated in a multi-faceted way: with good hygiene, emollients, and topical steroids. Yet many people who have, or care for children with atopic dermatitis are afraid... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Recommendations: Your Go-To Flare Care Items!We asked and you shared! We asked our community members what are your "go to" over-the-counter items you use when you are experiencing an atopic eczema flare-up. A look at... By AtopicDermatitis.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
True or False with Atopic DermatitisThere are some common notions associated with atopic dermatitis. Some of them are so weird that you wouldn’t give them a second thought. Others might get you to worrying. Before... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Get Involved for Eczema Awareness MonthMore than 30 million Americans, many of them children, suffer from atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema). Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of eczema, although there are other... By Katie Van Horn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
School Year Conversations for Skincare SuccessThe first weeks surrounding the start of a new school year are a whirlwind of activity and preparation. There are supplies to buy, clubs to join, meetings and orientations to... By Sarah Hackley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Atopic Dermatitis a Systemic Condition?Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects the skin, and while several patches of skin might be affected in an individual, AD has typically been considered a localized disease, as the skin is... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Help Your Child Cope With EczemaI know the effects of eczema because I lived with them. I had to screen friends’ houses for pets because I was so allergic and a flare-up was a given... By Karolyn DeMarco2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Feelings of Guilt with Childhood DermatitisI was writing a blog about whether a child will outgrow atopic dermatitis and kept getting stuck. My fingers felt heavy. I remembered exactly how I felt when we found... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pregnancy and EczemaIt had been 1 year since my last flare up…I was beginning to think that I no longer suffered from eczema. Although, I knew I wasn’t in the clear 100%... By Karolyn DeMarco2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beyond Itchy Skin: The Impact of Living With Atopic DermatitisHealth Union, LLC conducted a large survey of people who have atopic dermatitis or care for someone with atopic dermatitis during mid-2017. We asked many questions about what it’s like... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments