Articles

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition and is the most common type of eczema. It is also known as atopic eczema. AD most commonly occurs in children, with...

I came across the term “Atopic March” a few times after my son was diagnosed with allergies. If Atopic March existed, I could expect asthma to be the next phase...

It would be nice to have a little pamphlet to hand out when people get chatty or are curious about our skin condition. Helping others understand what we go through...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

Atopic eczema, the most common form of eczema, causes redness, inflammation, and intense itching. Removing hair either by shaving or waxing can be especially difficult with eczema because so many...

Researchers believe that the dysfunction in skin barrier seen in atopic dermatitis leads to an increased sensitivity to allergens. What are allergens you might ask!? An allergen is a substance...

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also commonly known as eczema, is associated with an increased risk of skin infections due to the damage to the skin barrier. When the skin is healthy...

Wide blue eyes peeked out from a pink blanket the nurse had burrito wrapped her in. This tiny bundle was going home! Sadly, within 48 hours, we were back at...

It seemed like the gene for skin problems had passed me by. Other women in my family had them. But not me…. that is until I started medication for a...

We asked our advocate Sarah Hackley some questions pertaining to life with atopic eczema. Take a look at her answers and perspective below regarding daily life caring for a child...

On October 1st, I attended the National Eczema Association (NEA) One-Day Forum in New York City at Mount Sinai. The day was filled with information, emotions and connection with one...

When titles go so far to “wish” others to seek knowledge of something most people sort of already know, it usually reveals a deeper level of unseen territory. Or in...

This was one of the questions that troubled our family when my granddaughter was born. She was my first grandchild. She also had early onset of skin troubles. Of course...

We asked and you shared! We asked our community members what are your "go to" over-the-counter items you use when you are experiencing an atopic eczema flare-up. A look at...

There are some common notions associated with atopic dermatitis. Some of them are so weird that you wouldn’t give them a second thought. Others might get you to worrying. Before...

More than 30 million Americans, many of them children, suffer from atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema). Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of eczema, although there are other...

The first weeks surrounding the start of a new school year are a whirlwind of activity and preparation. There are supplies to buy, clubs to join, meetings and orientations to...

Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects the skin, and while several patches of skin might be affected in an individual, AD has typically been considered a localized disease, as the skin is...

I know the effects of eczema because I lived with them. I had to screen friends’ houses for pets because I was so allergic and a flare-up was a given...