Metal Allergies and Dermatitis...This November, my daughter, who is 8, got her ear lobes pierced for the first time. An early Christmas present from her dad and me. If I am being honest...reactionscomments
Grieving Death With Eczema...Living with eczema is hard enough but living with eczema and going through a death in the family is even harder. So far, I have experienced two significant deaths close...reactionscomments
Are You Comfortable in Your Own Skin?...When you’re younger, looks matter. When you’re in the last quarter of your life, as I am, looks become a bit less important. I still want to look my best...reactionscomments
Undiagnosed scaly and ulcerated skin patches...Hello, For the past 6 months I have been dealing with a skin problem that has resisted the dermatologists I have seen. First thinking it was impetigo, I treated it...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosed with Allergic Contact Dermatitis...Hello! I am a healthy 74 year old woman who woke up with a very itchy rash a few days ago. It started on my shoulder and upper arm. I...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisBathingSkincare Products
A Letter to My Body...Dear Body, I want you to know that I am sorry I didn’t learn to listen to you sooner. I am sorry I always hated you and harped on you...reactions2comments
How is your skin coping in the cold season?...I have noticed that my skin is getting dryer and starting to crack in the creases of my skin. As I get older my body finds it harder in dealing...reactions4repliesCopingWeatherAllergies
Coping with Our Skin...The physical concerns of eczema are something we can see. So can everyone else. But what others do not see is what we go through on the inside. Our emotions...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Different use of ointments ...Hello everyone, I would like to ask you some questions about the treatment of eczema in children and adolescents. From my own experience, I have used and been prescribed dozens...reactions1replySkincare ProductsTreatments
Dupixent Question...Hi. I started Dupixent about five weeks ago. My symptoms are clearing up and I'm happy with the results so far, but then this week I flared. I looked back...reactions12repliesTreatmentsTriggersFlares
Finding the Meaning in All of This...Over the last few years, things have been really tough. I wouldn’t mind betting that anyone with a chronic illness would feel the same. When I stop and think about...reactionscomments
The New Medication I'm Taking After Dupixent...I've taken Dupixent for over 5 years. For the first 2 and a half to three years, I had great results. But for the last few years, I noticed that...reactions5comments
My partner with atopic dermatitis has bad reaction to my skin/sweat?...Hello :) I just found this forum because I was looking for any help or advice in this situation. Maybe someone of you has experienced something similar or has some...reactions10repliesFriends & FamilyTriggersIntimacy
FeaturedAvoiding showering ...Hello everyone. This is an especially vulnerable topic, as I've never shared it with anyone, fearing people will call me unhygienic and not even doctors, fearing that they'd refuse to...reactions16repliesTriggersBathingStigma
My Journey With Intuitive Eating...Why are there so many food wars when it comes to caring for our health and nourishing our bodies? Eating used to be a simple act of daily self-nourishment. Living...reactions2comments
Traveling After Being Housebound with TSW & Eczema...Many individuals going through topical steroid withdrawal or struggling with severe atopic dermatitis go through a period of time where their condition is not manageable. Many of us have trouble...reactionscomments
FeaturedHelp! What is causing this?!...Hi all - new to this forum as I’m desperate for relief and answers. I’m also working with my PCP, multiple dermatologists and awaiting an allergy specialist apt. I had...reactions5repliesTriggersAllergies
Surprising Ways Eczema Has Improved My Life...I know what you’re thinking. The idea that eczema can improve anything is far-fetched. At first, it also seemed like this was the case when I looked at my experiences...reactionscomments
What helps you manage itch?...I know itch is such a hot topic here in the eczema community. It can be frustrating, not allow us to sleep, and send flakes flying everywhere. What are some...reactions6repliesCopingTips & AdviceSleep