The Benefits of Melatonin for EczemaMany of us are already aware that melatonin can be used to aid our quality of sleep. But what about its use for eczema and other inflammatory conditions? While I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting to Know You and Your Eczema JourneyEvery person is different, and every person's eczema journey is different. We want to get to know you, how your eczema has impacted your life, and what your preferences are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ryan's Experience Trying Different Pharmaceutical TreatmentsHaving come from a skeptical background, it took me a long time before trying Dupixent. I weighed out many pros and cons, finally conceding that my journey may very well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocacy in All FormsWhenever we think of advocacy, we think of loud voices, diving deep, but sometimes it's also about rest and knowing our limits. Advocacy isn't always about others, but also ourselves...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Liver Nourishing and Detoxifying TeaThis bitter dandelion and nettle tea is one of my go-tos when I have a really hot and itchy rash. Drinking this tea is a more gradual and gentle approach...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Challenges of Dating With EczemaThe dating world is already a mess, but what do we do when our skin is weeping, cracked, and depressing our self-confidence? Well, I've got just the answer. Find yourself...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Permanent Scar: Bullying & Shame With EczemaI have always been somewhat of a “loner” and “outsider” growing up. Being a refugee in a new country at 10 years old, where I didn’t even speak the language...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Melissa Pojanamat's Life with EczemaThis is my good friend from church, Melissa! She is the mother of 4 kids and has been an eczema warrior all her life. In this interview, we talk about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Imperfect Food Habits for the SummerNo one gets anywhere striving for the perfect life. Part of what makes us human is enjoying both the good and bad things in life. No guilt or shame should...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Deodorants: What’s the Problem?One of the many concerns for eczema patients, and certainly for myself, is choosing the right products that won’t irritate our skin. It seems as if everything can irritate our...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hydrating and Soothing Calendula Rosewater TeaThis soothing calendula rose tea is one of my favorite herbal combinations when I am seeking a cooling, anti-inflammatory beverage. While it is great to have all year round, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We're All in This TogetherIt is always a nice feeling to know that you are not the only one suffering in this world. I know being part of a great community like AtopicDermatitis.net is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ben's Take on Naturopathy and Pharmaceutical DrugsThere are so many questions surrounding pharmaceutical drugs. Do we or don't we? Is there a way to just heal naturally, or can we do both? Ben Lee, a naturopath...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Biggest Fear With Eczema: Bright LightingEczema and other skin and health conditions have been companions of mine for as long as I can remember. My life was filled with many ups and downs, as life...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Art and Music Are Powerful Healers (Transmutation)Without creative outlets such as art and music, I believe that the depression, shame, and sense of doom that I often felt on the rollercoaster of eczema flare-ups would have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creating Possibility from PainMost of us live with skin conditions and learn ways to manage them throughout our daily lives. Sometimes, they kick us when we are down, and sometimes... they inspire us...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mnemonics and Multi-Dermatitis MemorizationIf you’ve been reading advocate content on this site for a while, you are likely to know already that atopic dermatitis is not the only type of dermatitis around. You...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surviving The Summer Heat With EczemaSummer: The season of feeling like I’m living in an oven that never turns off. In this weather, I am ever surrounded by heat that won’t quit, inducing relentless itching...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Bullying: Life As an Eczema PatientGrowing up with any condition that severely affects our health is really tough. The mental and physical stress on our bodies can be extremely grueling and no doubt shapes the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mind Over Matter With GreggIt always seems the people who know the lowest of lows are the ones who are there to help others up after they have fallen. In our community, one such...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments