The Confident Patient: Navigating Atopic Dermatitis Care...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
She Said "Ew": A Doctor's Reaction to My Atopic Eczema...I’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to soothe the pain...reactions5comments
Different Era, Different Eczema Doctor, Same Verdict...Imagine my eager anticipation. I had an appointment to see a skin specialist on Friday in the famous Harley Street, London. I...reactions11comments
Ditch the Itch! 11+ Ways to Ease Eczema Itchiness...Your skin feels dry, tight, easily irritated, and itchy. So what’s the most natural thing to do? You scratch to calm the...reactions12comments
How to Create an Action Plan for Handling Flares...Action plans can be helpful for people living with or caring for a child with atopic dermatitis (AD). A written action plan...
Treatment for Bruising and Thin Skin Related to Eczema...I didn’t think I could be called “thin-skinned” until my eczema blossomed and triggered flares beyond previous compare! Among my personality traits...reactionscomments
A Journey to NMT (No Moisture Treatment)...In the realm of topical steroid withdrawal and those seeking to scrap their steroid creams, there is a treatment that usually leaves...reactionscomments
What Is Moisture Withdrawal?...Have you applied moisturizers, only to find your skin turning red, getting hot, and then itching? Then after scratching, you finally felt...reactions1comment
Switching Eczema Treatments: How Do You Decide?...Switching our eczema medications can be a complex process. As a long-term patient with eczema, I must keep an eye on all...reactionscomments
Don't Let Fear Stop You From Healing Eczema...I’ve been inspired to write this blog after experiencing the 110th message that goes a little something like this: “Ashley, I really...reactionscomments
What Is Patient Burnout and How to Cope...You know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could...reactions8comments
Learning to Take Control of My Healthcare...For me, I don’t remember a time when I didn’t struggle with eczema. I was only two when my mom took me...reactions5comments
A Guide To Patch Testing...A patch test is conducted by your dermatologist to see if a specific substance or chemical is irritating your skin and causing...reactions3comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
It’s Up to You: Taking Control of Your Eczema Care...For 22 years, I had lived my life the way my condition had allowed me to. When it came to school, I...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly Diagnosed with Eczema...It can often be very challenging to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your...reactionscomments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with atopic dermatitis every...
Using an Everything Journal to Track My Eczema Triggers...Have you been trying to discover your new atopic dermatitis triggers? Have you reached that stage where your eczema is causing unwanted...reactionscomments
