Eczema Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway!The Eczema Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! October is Eczema Awareness Month! This year, our theme is *itch Sessions: Venting Aloud. Living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Venting Aloud: *Itch SessionsEczema is frustrating. We hear you, we see you, and we understand. But, why? Is it the embarrassment and shame that we sometimes feel? Is it the comments or unsolicited...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Bump in the Road After Starting a New Eczema TreatmentIn the previous two parts of this series I had the pleasure of sharing Becky Visser’s story about deciding to change treatment and starting Rinvoq. In case you missed it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Raela and the Wim Hof MethodMany treatments for eczema and skin conditions usually come in the form of creams and lotions. But, Raela found another form of medicine for her ailing skin, and even for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Scar Removal Product ExperimentI am always happy when fall rounds the corner. The relief when the weather permits the transition from shorts to pants has become a welcome annual event. It’s not that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Starting a New Treatment For Eczema: RinvoqMaking the decision to change doctors and treatments for eczema can be quite the daunting journey. In my previous article, I dove further into this topic and shared some of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Hate Eczema!This past month has been trying. The weather where I am has been fluctuating between hot and cold, and there is almost no humidity in the air to speak of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Self-Sabotaged My Eczema HealingOne of the most challenging experiences I've had with eczema was not when I was at the worst of it, bleeding, scratching, and self-destructing, but actually when I was starting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Embarking on the Path of Starting a New Eczema TreatmentAlthough just about everything in regard to dealing with eczema tends to be a hassle in one way or another, one of the major forks and possible bumps in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Essential Things That Help Me Navigate EczemaI have become well experienced and very used to adjustments in my daily life and plans when random eczema flares come up on me. This condition causes me both physical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beware of the Snake Oil SalesmanHaving a chronic health condition can be challenging in and of itself. Eczema is not often “invisible.” Others can readily identify it on my body. Unfortunately, living with such a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Reasons to Try ASMR for EczemaHave you ever had trouble relaxing after a flare-up and scratching your skin ragged? Have you ever found it difficult to get a good night’s sleep because your skin feels...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Weighing the Pros and Cons of DupixentAfter five months on Dupixent, also known as dupilumab, I get asked a lot of questions. The eczema community is now being offered different, serious drugs, so I get it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Cold Showers Help My Eczema?Throughout my life, I have always been told not to have my water too hot when showering. It can cause the skin to become red and itchy which can lead...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Owning My Introversion As A Health AdvocateWhen I first started my YouTube channel in the summer of 2017, I was on a mission to be the most viral eczema YouTube channel in the world. I think...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying True To Yourself in the World of AdvocacyFor as long as I remember, since starting topical steroid withdrawal back in 2014, I have been a very outspoken advocate. I shared my story of topical steroid withdrawal and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
DIY Face Mask Ingredients for Atopic Skin!You know me, I love a good excuse to experiment with my skin. As a child, you could find me in my kitchen or bathroom, mixing away at homemade concoctions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Love with Sean and LinetteFor most of us in the dating realm, we end up having to explain our conditions, our partners never having lived with eczema. It's definitely a learning curve for most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ezcema Expo '23I feel like I have learned loads recently. I attended the Eczema Expo 2023 seminar via Zoom and boy was it worth its weight in gold! It was also fun...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Ways to Redirect a Bully's Focus on Your EczemaOne of the hardest things for me to hear about and read about as an eczema veteran of over 30 years is about people who get bullied while having eczema...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments