Changing Primary Care Doctors...You know what they say: If you are not happy, why don't you leave? Well, that is exactly what I have been trying to do with my primary care doctor...reactions1comment
You Are Not for Everyone (and That's Okay): Navigating Loss of Relationships...I've always been somewhat of a loner growing up. Somehow, I always gravitated towards feeling misunderstood and not accepted by the majority of people. I always felt different. My diagnosis...reactionscomments
Eczema help advise ...hello all. i was born with Eczema. im now close to 37 years old and last few months (start of winter) my Eczema as just got out of control to...reactions4repliesCopingMental HealthTreatments
Immunosuppressants for Eczema...When our eczema brings us to our wit's end, we begin to explore more powerful solutions. We don't have many in our community, but one has been immunosuppressants. Disclaimer: Though...reactionscomments
5 Essential Oils For Eczema...Essential oils have become quite “mainstream” now. While we still have a long way to go when it comes to research, many people do find them helpful in alleviating symptoms...reactions3comments
Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities...In the confines of the eczema realm, food is usually seen as one of the triggers of our struggles. And when it is, the imperative question pops up: How do...reactions2comments
Recently diagnosed with Impetigo...Hi all, I am currently getting over the weirdest skin infection I have ever had. I plan to write about it in my next article, but I was wondering if...reactions5repliesGeneral Discussions
Getting a Massage for Eczema...When was the last time you had a massage? I recently started to get weekly massages for relaxation. It has allowed me to become more relaxed and less tense with...reactionscomments
FeaturedLove hot baths? Your eczema doesn't? I figured out a work around!...Hi folks! So like many people with eczema, I'm supposed to stick to lukewarm, super quick showers. Which will be fine in the summer, but where I live, winters can...reactions5repliesBathing
My Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine With Eczema...Eczema is already tough to live with and now we are faced with a pandemic? I took the vaccination and here is my personal experience of it and why I...reactions1comment
A Mani-Pedi with Eczema...Has a friend or family member mentioned the idea of a spa day, or perhaps a spa afternoon? How wonderful would it be to go with your mother, your daughter...reactionscomments
Tired of Eczema Consuming My Time...I'm tired of this everyday routine. Eczema can be such a draining condition. Sometimes it's okay to just vent and tell people that you are tired. I am tired of...reactionscomments
You Are The Landscape...Outside of being a full-time teacher, I "side hustle" to make more money. One of the things I do is photography. I hadn't done it in a while, only taking...reactionscomments
What have you scratched with?...Hi everyone. I was thinking about this the other day and I thought it would be interesting to hear all of the different responses! As someone who keeps a hairbrush...reactions14repliesCopingFlares
A Little Bit More Optimism, a Little More Action!...Becoming a member of AtopicDermatitis.net is truly one of the best things that have ever happened for me. Odd in one respect, that it is due to the fact that...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactionscomments
Would You Ever Go to a Skin Clinic?...When it comes to severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, the desperation is real. It's painful, emotionally, when there seems to be nothing helping our skin. But what if there...reactionscomments
Eczema and Memory Loss...It wasn't until I met my partner that I realized I had forgotten many details of my childhood. Josue, my boyfriend, remembers the finest details - from his favorite toy...reactionscomments
Wedding Planning Eczema Style...As a little girl, I always dreamed of my wedding being the best day of my life. Yet I never dreamed of it being stressful and on top of struggling...reactionscomments
My 3 Favorite Lotions for Eczema...Do you have issues picking the right lotions? Which ones work best for you? All throughout my life, I had to buy many kinds of lotions but I stick to...reactions4comments
