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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
The Underwear Dilemma: How to Choose the Right Kind for Your EczemaListen, I know that this subject may be a bit awkward. Honestly though, it just seems fitting to cover the topic of...reactionscomments
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Mental HealthI've lived with atopic eczema since I was a child. While my flaring is less severe now that I am older, it's...reactionscomments
Dragon SkinI've had atopic dermatitis since at least high school. I say "at least" because I always just assumed it was dry skin...reactionscomments
Hard Water and Eczema SymptomsThe other day, as I was doggedly trying to work while simultaneously scratching my back as (in)effectively as one might expect with...reactionscomments
The Drug Pamphlet Part 1It seems like the literature that comes with a medicine contains more than enough instructions. There are also backup instructions. Then they...reactionscomments
Leaves of 3, Let Them Be! Avoiding Poison Ivy with AD"Can I go out in the woods and play?" In this day of constant screen time entertainment, these words can be golden...reactionscomments
A Prescription for Plastic Wrap!?I recently had a bad eczema flare and was out of my usual medications to treat it. I also wasn't entirely sure...reactionscomments
Searching for a Solution to my Child's Scalp EczemaWhile the Selsun Blue solved the issue of the flakes and visibly dry scalp, the problem remained that her hair continued to...reactionscomments
Emerging Areas of Research in Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin condition. Commonly known as eczema, it is estimated to affect 10-25% of children...reactionscomments
Hot Tub HelpIt’s been below freezing here in the Northeast. The kids have been excited to go into our hot tub. Chase insists that...reactionscomments
Or Until It Stops ItchingMy daughter and I were a skin scare specialist team. She made the appointments and I arrived to do my part. As...reactionscomments
Are You "Qualified" to Handle Skin Issues?Some people just know things. You’ve seen them – all competent and the takey carey of business types. I really don’t think...reactionscomments
Take the Online Health Resource Survey!Managing a chronic health condition like atopic dermatitis can be overwhelming at times. How do you find reliable information? Where do you...reactionscomments
Behavioral Health Management in Children with Atopic EczemaAtopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 20% of children. For some children, the condition improves, however in...reactionscomments
Camping With Atopic EczemaIn 2017 I was invited to attend a retreat for IBD patients. We camped out for a few days and while I...reactionscomments
