60+ Years of Eczema Since Childhood...I had eczema since the age of five when I entered first grade. I may have had it earlier but it's an early memory. Then, it was mainly on the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Emotional Cost of Eczema...Eczema impacts a person in a multiplicity of ways. Many deem the impact of this debilitating ailment to be mainly explicit and visible. After all...it is on the surface of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do Herbs Work: Understanding Herbs...After my recent article was published on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Olivia Friedman and I decided to speak once more about how powerful these herbs can assist the body back to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How often do you lie about your eczema?...I am, generally speaking, an honest person, however, I do occasionally lie to friends about how bad my skin and mental state can get. I don't want to burden anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFriends & Family
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...Most drugs on the market have two names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol) and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hypnotherapy - Healing On A Deeper Level...Since starting my topical steroid withdrawal journey, I began diving in and learning about different natural healing modalities. A big one includes how our mindset is one of the things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where Can We Go?...Harry's skin reacts to many things, limiting where we can go, which means Harry (and, to a point, the family) misses out on doing certain activities and going to certain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Facial Flare Update...My face is clearing up. That is such an important thing to say as I felt it would never happen. It’s too soon to say it is completely back to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Apparently, I Now Have Erythema Multiforme, Who Knew?...I know; I had never heard of this too. I surfed around AtopicDermatitis.net and found very little information about erythema. Even stranger was that my dermatologist did not mention this...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Relationship Tips for Eczema Warriors...Relationships in the eczema community are not very common. In this community, many people fear becoming romantically involved with someone due to being judged for their skin. I am here...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Going to the “Right” Doctor?...One of the most common pieces of feedback I hear from those in the eczema community is the lack of proper treatment from healthcare providers. I experience people saying things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedEczema on forehead...Hello, Does this look like seborrheic dermatitis on my forehead? Any thoughts on what the best creams, lotions, ointments, or medications would be for it? Appreciate any feedback. Thanks....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSkincare ProductsDiagnosis
Senior Year and Thereafter...I've never traveled and flown on a plane before and my senior year at Temple University was the first time I would be able to. It was our spring break...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer Heat + Sweat + Eczema = Hell...Sweating is my number one least favourite thing about summer. Unfortunately, it is something I did a lot of. One might say excessively. Apart from being a unique experience of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day in My Life With Eczema...As a retired person, there's not usually any rush to get out of bed in the morning. But then again, like most older people, I wake up early anyway. Even...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and Bathing Suits: The Struggle...Last year, I had the pleasure of going on vacation for the first time in 6 years. It was a beautiful time, and I am incredibly grateful for the experience...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beep! Beep! Nothing to See Here!...One of the main drawbacks for me about the summertime is having to wear less and showing off certain body parts. I've had atopic dermatitis all my life, and I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Minoxidil...Hello, I'm curious to hear peoples thoughts. I used rogaine years ago for hair loss and I believe it led to dermatitas. Rogaine is minoxidil mixed with alchohol and other...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatments
FeaturedDealing with recent Diagnosis ...I have RA and now atopic dermatitis! I’m hoping it ain’t a sign of Lupus as well....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGeneral DiscussionsCopingTips & Advice