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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 healing, proof that the Selsun Blue that the...

After weeks of using Aquaphor Baby Gentle Wash and Shampoo and Eucerine Baby Wash and Shampoo and Aveeno Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash (with colloidal oatmeal and soothing oat essence) for my...

Within these past few months, I have made so many life changes - from the loss of a relationship, moving (back) home, dietary changes, and changes in medications. You can...

It took a while for me to actually be diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, and in all of those years, not really knowing what it was and struggling and scratching and...

With the voices of advice of so many near and dear, as well as some not so near or dear, and my doctor’s advice (which, while somewhat unorthodox, was at...

Most of the time, dermatitis seems like more of an annoyance to me than a serious medical issue (disclaimer: I know this isn't true for everyone but that is my...

My first baby had a beautiful, round head and a quick, easy smile.  Her skin literally glowed with a golden light, due to her preference for the beta-carotine rich baby...

I've always thought of myself as someone with good skin - this is not a humble brag, stay with me! I am not prone to breakouts, I don't get many...

During the diagnosis process, a dermatologist will conduct a medical history and physical exam to help determine if an individual has atopic dermatitis (AD) or to rule out other conditions...

Symptoms aren't always of the visual kind. You may still have other symptoms that are internal like pain, emotional distress, fatigue. People will ask you is that chickenpox or poison...

Dandruff-like flaking on the scalp can look much like regular dandruff, even though it is not the same thing. Dandruff can be caused by inflammation of an underlying condition like...

I’ll be honest, growing up in the generation when synthetic fabrics became popular was great. There were tons of benefits. Clothing was easier to sew, fabrics didn’t shrink, and the...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can affect the skin on many different areas of the body, including the neck, hands, face, and eyelids. Because atopic dermatitis causes damage to the skin barrier...

Leaky gut may be a key contributor to many conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, and food intolerances. But how is leaky gut related to atopic dermatitis (eczema)?...

It only takes a few times of wearing something scratchy to let me know that my skin does not like the fabric. We may be tuned in and know immediately...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The giving spirit abounds in traditional gatherings. You may share the holidays with friends, family, co-workers, or those in your community. For...

One of the great things about the holidays is getting presents. Whether it is the new shirt that you wanted or the ugly sweater from your aunt, presents are fun...

Bathing (or showering) is an important way to both treat atopic dermatitis as well as prevent recurrences of flares and maintain healthy skin. Bathing helps hydrate the skin and removes...

Ever experience this scenario? You've got a big presentation for school or for work and you wake up and have an atopic dermatitis flare. You are not alone! Stress is...

Life can be simpler with a good skin care routine. The benefits are endless. But – seasons change, and we get busy. We look up and our schedules have fiddled...