"Fight-or-Flight" Mode and Eczema...Most of us know that there is a link between stress and eczema. This is not exactly a new idea. But Western medicine tends to disregard the link. And I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fishing for Doctors: How I Reel In the Right One for Me...Finding the right doctor for my sensitive skin has often felt like going fishing in an ocean that seems bottomless and murky. I’m putting the line out hoping to catch...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Trigger is Causing This Flare-Up?...There is a lot about living with atopic dermatitis that is difficult to manage. It’s not just the eczema itself that sucks, it’s everything that it influences and impacts. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flare Care Giveaway Bundle!...This giveaway is now closed! Thank you to everyone who participated! October is Eczema Awareness Month! This year, we are focusing on bringing awareness to eczema flare care. Coping with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk All Things Flare Care...Managing eczema is exhausting in many ways – emotionally, physically, and mentally. Even on lighter days, we're still running surveillance, constantly alert to what might trigger a flare or handling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food Triggers: Learning How to Identify Them...As I sat in my seat on the plane and watched the stewardess push the snack and beverage cart down the aisle, I didn’t have to wait for her to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Severe Is Your Eczema?...Eczema is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. For some, eczema is a mild nuisance. For...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Essential Oils That Ease My Eczema in Mind, Body, and Soul...Finding the right essential oils has been a very useful tool for me to use for my eczema care and treatment. While every eczema warrior will have their own, individual...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What are your "go to" items when you are flaring?...Whether it's prescription treatments, over-the-counter treatments, skincare products, homemade remedies, what do you turn to in the middle of an eczema flare-up?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSkincare ProductsTreatmentsFlares
Which doctors do you see for your/your child's eczema care?...There are several doctors and/or practitioners who might be involved in treating eczema, some traditional physicians and some who oversee more alternative treatments. Who do you see and how is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesGeneral Discussions
Which season is the most comforting for you? ...With weather changes comes a change in eczema symptoms. Which season do you feel most at ease? Why? Is your skin also at it's best during the season?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWeather
An Eczema-Friendly Guide to Microneedling and Derma Rollers...I honestly believe that the tools we use in skincare can be just as important as the products we use with them. One of my favorite tools I’ve ever used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. The ongoing itching, red and burning skin, lack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema in Fall...How do you manage your eczema during the fall? Share your tips and tricks!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
What's your process for trying something new?...Does trying something new make you feel nervous? How do you decide what to try? Do you talk to your doctor? How long do you test the new thing you're...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatments
What do you turn to when treatments aren't working for your eczema?...Your tried and true prescription and over-the-counter treatments might not always be enough to tame the eczema beast. What non-traditional treatments have you turned to for relief?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatmentsTips & Advice
How has eczema made you anxious and afraid?...Whether it's the fear of an oncoming flare, looking in a mirror, or going out in public, this visible skin condition can induce a lot of anxiety and fear. What...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingStigma
I have used several creams..ointments..dupixent...NOTHING WORKS...What do I use??...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How important is the right climate for our healing?...Climate has always played a significant role in the management of my eczema, as environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and pollution can greatly impact our skin....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesWeatherTravelGeneral Discussions
What have your experiences been with snake oil salesmen?...Has your eczema made you a target to predatory companies, dangerous products, and inaccurate information? What were those experiences like? How did you respond?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSkincare ProductsStigma