My Patch & Scratch Allergy Testing Results...Scratch and patch testing - I have to say, I wish I had done this a long time ago. To be fair, I actually did. Back in 2019, I went...reactions7comments
Skin Wars: The Eczema Strikes Back!...It has nearly been a month since I came off prednisolone. I am still using a steroid ointment twice a week on the most affected patches — wrists, hands, neck...reactionscomments
How Living with My Partner Has Impacted My Eczema...I have lived with my fiance for about two years now. A little background about my relationship is that we have been together since 2014. We met at our old...reactionscomments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it...
Not a Staph Infection, Again!...In 2019, I experienced something completely different on my skin that was not eczema or TSW, it was staphylococcus. Yup, also known as a staph infection. You can read more...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesTreatmentsCopingMental Health
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