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 will ask you is that chickenpox or poison...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema HEADquarters: The Scalp!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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Fabric of Our Lives With Atopic Dermatitis 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Wearing Makeup if You Have EczemaAtopic 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is There a Connection Between Leaky Gut and Atopic Dermatitis?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)?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Natural Fibers for Skin ProblemsIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
10 Helpful Hints for Holiday Skin CareIt’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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Beware Before You Wear or Use FabricOne 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Sprinkle of This, A Drop of That: Eczema Bath TreatmentsBathing (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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
5 Ways to Reduce StressEver 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Rewards of Routines with DermatitisLife 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Storytime! 10 Children's Books About EczemaThis a great read for reading with young children to help them understand their condition better as well as helping siblings, classmates, or friends understand what it is like for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Is It Time To Seek Help?We have a lot of experience with atopic dermatitis at our house. I had a severe flare-up that led to a diagnosis when I was around eight or 10. My...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seasons of EczemaFor some the weather or changing of seasons can aggravate or act as a trigger for atopic dermatitis (AD), leading some to call it winter eczema or even seasonal dermatitis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: Impact on SexualityPeople are insecure. It’s a fact. They worry about lots of things: aging, money, job security, and illness, just to name a few. Add sexuality to that list, especially for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Put the Lotion Down! Moisturizing Eczema-Prone SkinCooler, drier weather often means itchier, flakier skin for those with atopic dermatitis. If you or your family are experiencing renewed or continued symptoms, it’s time to get serious about...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Homemade Moisture Cream for Dry SkinIt is not always easy to find that one moisturizer that works on everything. It seems like this one has perfume, or that one doesn’t absorb easily. I would like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Across the Ages: 3 Snapshots of my Eczema LifeLittle did I know the diagnosis of eczema at six years old would latch on possibly the rest of my life. Who knew not all diseases can be easily treated...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments