Venting Aloud: *Itch Sessions...Eczema 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...reactionscomments
Doctor Frustration...Vent about a time that you felt invalidated, unheard, disappointed in, or medically gaslit by the doctor who treats your eczema!...reactions6repliesCoping
Eczema's Impact on Relationships ...Vent about a time or situation where your eczema impacted a relationship (romantic, family, or friends)!...reactions11repliesCoping
Eczema Stigma!...Vent about a time that you felt embarrassed, ashamed, or frustrated by other’s opinions and commentary on your skin!...reactions23repliesCoping
FeaturedEczema Frustrations!...Vent about a time that you felt frustrated by your eczema treatments or skincare products not working or unsolicited advice you received about how to care for your skin (“Have...reactions50repliesCoping
A Bump in the Road After Starting a New Eczema Treatment...In 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...reactionscomments
Raela and the Wim Hof Method...Many 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...reactionscomments
Subcutaneous AD Flare-ups ...In Miami Florida, I'm having episodes of intense flare-ups. Possibly due to the cloudy/rainy weather? I'm feeling very hard-tightnes within my subdermal, and possibly muscle tissues within my chest, neck...reactions3repliesCopingGeneral DiscussionsTips & Advice
My Scar Removal Product Experiment...I 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...reactionscomments
Starting a New Treatment For Eczema: Rinvoq...Making 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...reactionscomments
DIY Eczema Remedies...What are some of your favorite homemade or DIY recipes that help you deal with your eczema? Let us know!...reactionsrepliesDIYTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactionscomments
How I Self-Sabotaged My Eczema Healing...One 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...reactionscomments
Embarking on the Path of Starting a New Eczema Treatment...Although 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...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis Dry Skin Response to Seaside/ Costal climate...Dear Doctors/Members, I've a 3 yr old kid who is suffering from severe Eczema/ Atopic Dermatitis & dry skin. We have consulted a few dermatologists and currently we're going through...reactions1replyWeatherAllergies
3 Essential Things That Help Me Navigate Eczema...I 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...reactionscomments
Beware of the Snake Oil Salesman...Having 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...reactionscomments
3 Reasons to Try ASMR for Eczema...Have 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...reactionscomments
What is your skincare routine like?...Recently I've realized that I need to branch out and start a new skin care routine. I used to be very minimalistic, but I've noticed my skin has needed a...reactions12repliesFlaresSkincare ProductsTips & Advice
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Dupixent...After 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...reactionscomments
