Eczema Holiday Gift Guide...What eczema-friendly gifts are on your wish list this year? Or what has been your favorite gift you received in the past? Help us come up with the perfect eczema...reactionsrepliesTips & Advice
My Vinegar Spray for Eczema...Did you know that something as simple as vinegar can help with eczema? This humble condiment that you may have sitting at home has been utilized for thousands of years...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis flare ups, and the use of Dupixent (not anymore)...What if I'm from South Africa, can I still be a member?...reactions1replyFlaresGeneral Discussions
How do you handle your skin flakes?...Do you pick at them? Do you peel them? Do you put something on them? Do you ignore them?...reactions2repliesSymptomsCoping
Stability and Eczema: Why Consistency Is Important...Living with eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can be extremely mentally and emotionally draining, as well as extremely unpredictable. Having more stability and consistency can provide more sense of...reactionscomments
Fighting Stress, Dermatitis, and Dandruff with Ketoconazole Shampoo...Stress has been getting me down lately, and it’s been affecting my skin. It’s not like I don’t have the tools to cope with it. I can spout a litany...reactionscomments
My Life-Changing Experience With The Mind-Body Connection...I started to practice control over my itchy skin when I was attending San Francisco State University in the early 2000s. In 2004, I was a sophomore studying public health...reactionscomments
How My Eczema Impacted My Family's Travel Program Interview...When my family applied for our NEXUS the Trusted Traveler Program (expedited travel between Canada and the US) to make traveling easier and quicker, never in a million years did...reactionscomments
FeaturedHow do you identify your eczema triggers?...Discovering a flare can bring you back to the drawing board when you haven't come in contact with your known triggers. How do you pinpoint exactly what triggered your flare?...reactionsrepliesTriggers
How has eczema affected your day-to-day life?...Eczema can significantly affect a person's life, whether mild, moderate, or severe - from what you can eat to getting sleep to skincare and more. What impact has it had...reactions10repliesCoping
How Do I Make My Eczema Treatment Decisions?...As a long-time eczema patient, it seems very overwhelming to me to navigate the many treatments in the market to manage my eczema. I like to think of my chronic...reactionscomments
My Skin's Reaction After Getting a Tattoo...I recently had something happen that has been pretty upsetting. It’s not something I was entirely unprepared for or unaware of. However, I guess the old sentiment, “all good things...reactions1comment
"Don’t Scratch" Easier Said Than Done!...Ever been bitten by a mosquito and felt the urge to scratch. Well, imagine that sensation on your face, your neck, behind your knees, on your elbows, your fingertips, your...reactionscomments
How do you manage costs with eczema?...Eczema can be expensive, between prescription and over-the-counter treatments and specialized skincare products. How do you manage the expenses associated with this management and routine?...reactions2repliesTreatmentsSkincare ProductsCost
Remembering Grandma's Garden: The Damask Rose for Skin Healing...One of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and a beautiful garden. Within that, the most prominent...reactionscomments
What skincare trends have you tried?...From derma rolling and microneedling to jade rollers and Gua Sha tools. Which skincare tools, fads, and trends have you tried on your skin? Have they impacted your eczema?...reactions2repliesSkincare Products
Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?...I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to be duds, some gems have emerged. One of...reactionscomments
Is Step Therapy Impacting Your Care?...Finding ways to treat atopic dermatitis can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs that are quite expensive. This is where step...reactionscomments
Which areas of your body are the worst places you've flared?...Arms, legs, hands, face, ears, eyes, etc. There are so many places a flare-up can show up. Which locations are the worst and most aggravating? Which locations are the hardest...reactions5repliesFlares
How has the visibility of eczema impacted you?...Do you feel stigmatized because of your eczema? What anxieties has it introduced in your life?...reactionsrepliesStigma
