Skin On Fire Documentary...Platforms such as this have given us a chance to raise our voices in the skin community. Not long ago, it was unheard of to be so vulnerable in sharing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coping with Comedy - Or Else I Might Cry...I can't speak for everyone when I say comedic relief is the best way to cope with health conditions, but I can confidently say it's been a lifesaver for me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are You Feeding Your Mind?...The pandemic has been tough for everyone. Our televisions and phones have been a getaway. But what are you watching? Are the shows and content you're taking in helping you?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Transition...All of my friends got into the schools they wanted to, while I got rejected from my dream college. Oh yeah, my skin was dry, and at night, I felt...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Hair & Nails...Every week in our eczema/TSW Meetups, we make it a point to celebrate something, so I'm celebrating my hair and nails. Why? Because I think that talking about something other...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Deflated After An Appointment...Have you ever gone to an appointment and after it, it made you feel so crumby like you wished you didn’t go? That’s what has just happened to me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Isolation And Social Anxiety With Eczema...Growing up, although I was always somewhat of a "loner" and felt alienated much of the time, I was actually quite the social butterfly. In high school and college, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is a Fungal Infection at Play?...In the skin world, it's easy to meet some remarkable people. We are always trying to learn the new best thing for our skin, and blessings sometimes fall into our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer and Eczema-Scarred Skin...Spring is ending, and summer is almost here. Warmer days are ahead of me, but do I dare wear shorts or even capris? My legs show a lifetime of eczema...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedImmunosuppressants for young kids...My 3 year old son most likely will be out on immunosuppressants. Has there been anyone who has had their young child on immunosuppressants, if so how did it go?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceTreatments
Thigh Eczema Advise...Hello. I have attached a pic of my thigh. I have tried many things that have not worked too well, including ketocanozole shampoo and cream, hydrocortizone, triamcinolone acetonide cream, nystatin...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesFlaresDiagnosis
Things That Get Me Through...I am one year into topical steroid withdrawal. During this time, I have only left my apartment for doctor's appointments and to ease the burden of care on my partner...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It's Worse Than We Thought...Finding out that Harry is in the 1% category of severe atopic dermatitis hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. I know Harry's skin condition is really...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The 50 Shades of Me(lanin)...When I look at my face and body, all I can see is a messy mish-mash of many, many different shades of melanin. An ugly tapestry that shows a worn...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
CIBINQO: The Newest JAK inhibitor...For as long as I can remember, topical steroids and immunosuppressants like cyclosporine were the only treatments prescribed to eczema patients. When Dupixent (dupilumab) came along, it was remarkable. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed with Impetigo...About three weeks ago, my eczema got so bad that I needed medical attention. I was put on a short course of prednisolone (15mg for the first 3 days, followed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healing: An Ongoing Commitment...When dealing with any chronic health condition, you have a big decision to make at some point. That decision is whether you will commit to your healing fully or not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Coping Strategies When Stress Exacerbates Our Atopic Dermatitis...Are there any coping strategies that actually work for those times when that itchy flare on your face keeps you awake? When it’s at its worst? One that might handle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Journey to NMT (No Moisture Treatment)...In the realm of topical steroid withdrawal and those seeking to scrap their steroid creams, there is a treatment that usually leaves people concretely on one side of the proverbial...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Naughtiness This Year!...“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ― Caroline Myss. We are already in the second month of the year, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments