Self Care with Skin Conditions Whether you are a caregiver or a patient, good self-care can be an important part of your health routine. Some may think...reactionscomments
Travel Products: Yes Ma'am or Major Scam?When living with a condition that could possibly cause your skin to look and/or feel different at any moment, you can say...reactionscomments
A Little Holiday IndulgenceMy uncle came all the way from New Mexico to spend Thanksgiving with us. We spent the day at Disneyland, which became...reactionscomments
How I Manage Itchiness in the MomentDitching that itch is no easy feat! Stress-induced eczema flares are so challenging to deal with. Not only do you have to...reactionscomments
Handling the Holiday Scents with Sensitive SkinOver the river and through the woods can be a lot of stress if grandmother’s perfume or scented household products cause allergies...reactions1comment
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?When a person develops first one, and then additional, atopic conditions as they get older, this is referred to as the atopic...reactionscomments
The Polar Opposite Of The Patient I Should BeI am 100% the polar opposite of the patient I should be - and I'm well aware of this. I know what...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
The Stress of Moving and Its Effect on My Hand DermatitisNothing’s more stressful in life than moving and changing houses! I experienced the effect of this huge stressor in 2014 when I...reactionscomments
Ways to Release Pent-Up Stress To Prevent or Lower ItchfestsStress is a trigger for atopic dermatitis and finding ways to cope with and manage stress can be very difficult. Eczema is...reactionscomments
4 Questions My Friends Ask About EczemaMost of my friends and family don’t really understand what eczema is. My parents do, but that is because they have been...reactionscomments
Discovering Baby AllergiesMy first daughter was born healthy and is still healthy. She doesn't have any food allergies, autoimmune disorders, chronic health conditions, etc. She's easy...reactionscomments
How To Choose Pets For EczemaPets can be therapeutic when you have such a stress-triggered condition like eczema. But, unfortunately, some of our furry friends have dander...reactionscomments
5 Things It's Okay To Do With Atopic EczemaLiving with conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema can be challenging. Our conditions don't get much attention and it can be easy...reactions2comments
My Life With EczemaHi, I’m Abigail. Although I’ve had eczema my entire life, it didn’t fully become an issue for me until 2 years ago...reactions2comments
Caring For OthersCaring for others is always hard. It's especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It's hard to find a...reactionscomments
Choosing the Right Makeup with Atopic DermatitisAfter spending years of hoping that lotion wouldn’t break out my granddaughter’s face, the day finally arrived when she was ready to...reactionscomments
Fast Food and FriendsI have a very strict diet because of my eczema. I don’t eat meat, with the exception of pork. I avoid most...reactionscomments
It's The Little ThingsThere are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping me afloat...reactionscomments
What Eczema Has Taught Me About HappinessEczema has taught me so much about happiness. About what it truly means to experience unconditional love and joy for life. To...reactionscomments
