Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Feelings of Guilt with Childhood DermatitisI was writing a blog about whether a child will outgrow atopic dermatitis and kept getting stuck. My fingers felt heavy. I remembered exactly how I felt when we found...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pregnancy and EczemaIt had been 1 year since my last flare up…I was beginning to think that I no longer suffered from eczema. Although, I knew I wasn’t in the clear 100%...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sweat and Scratching Go Together Like...Nothing!Sweating and scratching. Nope. They just don’t vibe. Not even for just us eczema sufferers. For anyone! Think about it… out for a run and have an itch on your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring for someone with atopic dermatitis expensive. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Living with EczemaI lived with severe eczema for a long time. I can’t say an exact amount of time for how long it was severe because eczema is tricky. Just when I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
She Said "Ew"I’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to soothe the pain and itching, but unfortunately, not many products have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What is the Aron Regimen?The Aron Regimen is named for Dr. Richard Aron, a dermatologist based in the UK who has been treating atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, for forty years. Dr. Aron...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Quality of LifeIt is estimated that at least 3% of the U.S. population has atopic dermatitis (eczema), the chronic, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by an intense itching. The prevalence of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer, Sunscreen, and... "Snakeskin"When one thinks of the beach I bet a few common things come to mind. The ocean, swimming, sunscreen, and fun are all associated with the beach, right? A word...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Check Out the Q&A FeatureHave a question about atopic dermatitis/eczema and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Burden of Living with Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition that creates a significant burden on those who are affected by it, as well as their family members. Physically, AD causes the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pets and Eczema…Do They Mix?I was 12 years old. I had been living with eczema, asthma, and allergies for seven years and everyone was used to it by now. I got out of dusting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Handle a Bad Flare UpI lived with eczema my whole life. It really was a part of me and I just dealt with it. You’d think eczema would go easy on me being we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Atopic Dermatitis Flare Prevention Tips: Laundry CareFrom bath soaps and lotions to carpet cleaners and pollen, it seems just about everything that comes into contact with skin can trigger atopic dermatitis. Living in a bubble isn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Scratch This!Over the years, however, people have tried to give their input on how to care for Ryan’s eczema. I know for a fact they have his best interest in mind...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)?Some people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) can control their symptoms by keeping their skin hydrated and avoiding triggers. But this is not the case for everyone. If symptoms continue or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Effect of EczemaThe emotional impact of atopic eczema can be challenging on any given day. It’s that moment as Mothers that every possible emotion runs through our body and we want to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adjusting as an Adult with Atopic DermatitisMy name is Shawntel Bethea and I am an adult who suffers from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as atopic eczema. Like most, I was diagnosed as a child; also like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wedding Day Flare UpI didn’t have the most traditional wedding. My husband and I had both of our children first and then decided to get married. Some may say that weddings are supposed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments