How My Relationship With Makeup Has Changed...I was formally diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in middle school. It also happens to be around the time when everyone starts to...reactionscomments
Fall: An Eczema Patient’s Best Friend...Fall! What a wonderful time of the year. The temperatures begin to cool down, the leaves start to change (at least in...reactionscomments
Falling into Good Habits...With the latest weather snap, a cold front blew in, and my granddaughter woke up with a dry patch above her eyebrow...reactionscomments
Andrew Rogers...Andrew was previously a health leader on AtopicDermatitis.net. Andrew has suffered from moderate-to-severe eczema since childhood and is currently struggling through TSW...
What Is Psychodermatology?...Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema that causes dry, itchy, and flaky skin. People with eczema may think of it as...reactions1comment
How Meditation Impacted My Journey With Eczema...Living with eczema and/or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) oftentimes feels like trying to navigate in a storm that never seems to end...reactionscomments
Thickened Skin (Lichenification) in Eczema...Atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) can cause long-term inflammation and itchiness. Over time, and after lots of scratching, areas of the...
Bleach Bath Basics...Bleach baths can be beneficial for people with chronic atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis causes breaks in the skin’s protective surface, as...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
What’s the Verdict on Celery Juice for Eczema?...Many people with chronic conditions seek alternative treatments for their condition. You may have looked at non-medical treatments for your eczema. A...reactionscomments
DIY Gentle Healing Balm for Face and Scalp Eczema...Herbs are healing accelerators when it comes chronic skin conditions like eczema. Here is one of my favorite recipes for both the...reactions1comment
The “Goldilocks” Lotion...If you’ve been reading my articles for a while you know that I usually like to regale you with tales of my...reactions4comments
Complications Related to Eczema...The most common symptom of atopic dermatitis (eczema) is patches of dry, irritated, itchy skin. But eczema can have other serious effects...
Top 3 Questions I've Been Asked About My Eczema...Over the years, I have been asked several questions about my skin. Some have been very rude and uncalled for. Some comments...reactionscomments
Dear Random Man at the Coffee Shop...An open letter to an older gentleman I met once at a coffee shop who bestowed upon me the single most uncomfortable...reactions3comments
Using Tea Tree Essential Oil for Eczema...Eczema has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The cycles of scratching and itching, red...reactions2comments
Summertime and the Living Is Itchy...I don’t know about you guys, but this summer has brought the most intense seasonal allergies. I have struggled with sniffles, sneezing...reactionscomments
The Physical and Emotional Scars from a Life with Eczema...I've been living with eczema all my life. This skin disease has affected me in all aspects of my life - socially...reactionscomments
Common Eczema Triggers...There is no single cause of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Instead, experts think a combination of several factors is at play. Each person’s...
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Eczema Story..."I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard...reactions2comments