Active 4 days ago Eczema Holiday Gift Guide...What eczema-friendly gifts are on your wish list this year? Or what has been your favorite gift you received in the past? Help us come up with the perfect eczema...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoAtopic Dermatitis flare ups, and the use of Dupixent (not anymore)...What if I'm from South Africa, can I still be a member?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlaresGeneral Discussions
Active 4 days agoHow do you handle your skin flakes?...Do you pick at them? Do you peel them? Do you put something on them? Do you ignore them?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingSymptoms
Stability and Eczema: Why Consistency Is Important...Living with eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can be extremely mentally and emotionally draining, as well as extremely unpredictable. Having more stability and consistency can provide more sense of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fighting Stress, Dermatitis, and Dandruff with Ketoconazole Shampoo...Stress has been getting me down lately, and it’s been affecting my skin. It’s not like I don’t have the tools to cope with it. I can spout a litany...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Life-Changing Experience With The Mind-Body Connection...I started to practice control over my itchy skin when I was attending San Francisco State University in the early 2000s. In 2004, I was a sophomore studying public health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Eczema Impacted My Family's Travel Program Interview...When my family applied for our NEXUS the Trusted Traveler Program (expedited travel between Canada and the US) to make traveling easier and quicker, never in a million years did...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do you identify your eczema triggers?...Discovering a flare can bring you back to the drawing board when you haven't come in contact with your known triggers. How do you pinpoint exactly what triggered your flare?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTriggers
How has eczema affected your day-to-day life?...Eczema can significantly affect a person's life, whether mild, moderate, or severe - from what you can eat to getting sleep to skincare and more. What impact has it had...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
How Do I Make My Eczema Treatment Decisions?...As a long-time eczema patient, it seems very overwhelming to me to navigate the many treatments in the market to manage my eczema. I like to think of my chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Skin's Reaction After Getting a Tattoo...I recently had something happen that has been pretty upsetting. It’s not something I was entirely unprepared for or unaware of. However, I guess the old sentiment, “all good things...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Don’t Scratch" Easier Said Than Done!...Ever been bitten by a mosquito and felt the urge to scratch. Well, imagine that sensation on your face, your neck, behind your knees, on your elbows, your fingertips, your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do you manage costs with eczema?...Eczema can be expensive, between prescription and over-the-counter treatments and specialized skincare products. How do you manage the expenses associated with this management and routine?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSkincare ProductsCostTreatments
Remembering Grandma's Garden: The Damask Rose for Skin Healing...One of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and a beautiful garden. Within that, the most prominent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 4 days agoWhat skincare trends have you tried?...From derma rolling and microneedling to jade rollers and Gua Sha tools. Which skincare tools, fads, and trends have you tried on your skin? Have they impacted your eczema?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSkincare Products
Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?...I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to be duds, some gems have emerged. One of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Step Therapy Impacting Your Care?...Finding ways to treat atopic dermatitis can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs that are quite expensive. This is where step...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Which areas of your body are the worst places you've flared?...Arms, legs, hands, face, ears, eyes, etc. There are so many places a flare-up can show up. Which locations are the worst and most aggravating? Which locations are the hardest...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares
How has the visibility of eczema impacted you?...Do you feel stigmatized because of your eczema? What anxieties has it introduced in your life?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesStigma
What treatments have you been afraid to try?...Has a treatment option ever made you hesitate? What were you afraid of? Did having a conversation with a provider or person living with the condition change your perspective?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatments
