Household Chores With Atopic EczemaWith atopic eczema, it is important to protect yourself while doing chores around the house. With a few simple tips, you can...reactionscomments
Keeping Skin Moist in Dry Winter WeatherThe heating unit has been running around the clock. It’s hard to keep the place warm when temperatures drop. Hot air is...reactions5comments
My Diagnosis TimelineI remember I was 15 and at camp away from home when some rashy-looking bumps showed up on the inside of my...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Eczema Innovators: An Interview With the Creator of Barrier LightJoshua Han is founder and inventor of a device called Barrier Light. Inspired by his daughter who suffered from severe atopic dermatitis...reactionscomments
Tips for Handling the Gifts you Can’t UseWith names featuring words like “Magic,” “Beautiful,” “Wishes,” “Heaven,” and “Moonlight,” today’s bath products promise luxury, relaxation, rejuvenation, and beauty, which is...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Mother's Instincts in Proactive PreventionAfter all the advice and opinions I received from family, friends, acquaintances, and associates, as well as my own research and recollections...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Everyone Became a Mom Who Says "Stop Scratching"One thing I wasn’t prepared for with atopic dermatitis was the authoritative tone that people started to take with me, even when...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis Caused by Lack of Mommy Instincts?After hearing from my doctor that the light spots and blotches all over my (then almost three-month-old) baby’s face were evidence of...reactionscomments
Less is More (When it Comes to Using Products)After weeks of using Aquaphor Baby Gentle Wash and Shampoo and Eucerine Baby Wash and Shampoo and Aveeno Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash (with...reactionscomments
I'm Flaring and That's OkayWithin these past few months, I have made so many life changes - from the loss of a relationship, moving (back) home...reactionscomments
Things I Did Because of my Atopic DermatitisIt took a while for me to actually be diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, and in all of those years, not really knowing...reactions6comments
Could Selsun Blue Soothe Baby Eczema? One Mom’s Honest ReviewWith the voices of advice of so many near and dear, as well as some not so near or dear, and my...reactions4comments
That Time I Made My Scalp BleedMost of the time, dermatitis seems like more of an annoyance to me than a serious medical issue (disclaimer: I know this...reactionscomments
When the Outside Isn't as PrettyMy first baby had a beautiful, round head and a quick, easy smile. Her skin literally glowed with a golden light, due...reactionscomments
My History of Skin IssuesI've always thought of myself as someone with good skin - this is not a humble brag, stay with me! I am...reactionscomments
Can I Be Tested for Atopic Dermatitis?During the diagnosis process, a dermatologist will conduct a medical history and physical exam to help determine if an individual has atopic...reactionscomments
10 Things Only People With Eczema Will UnderstandSymptoms aren't always of the visual kind. You may still have other symptoms that are internal like pain, emotional distress, fatigue. People...reactionscomments
