Explaining TSW with This Is Us...The arts have a way of making difficult subjects easily digestible. As difficult as it is to see our new normal up close in TV and movies, this is my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Take Probiotics for My Eczema and Celiac Disease...One of the most well-known and talked about supplements for eczema are probiotics. They have the potential to help with a wide range of health conditions and improve gut health...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Eczema Podcast: Within the Family...I talk to my youngest brother, Cliff, about the effects - physical and mental - of growing up with eczema and how we coped as a family. We briefly touched...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Inspiring podcasts...Anyone have any recommendations on good podcasts? ex: health, affirmations or any sort. I am looking to listen to more podcasts because the one i listen to they haven't posted...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesGeneral Discussions
Reoccurring skin infections...Has anyone had re-occurring infections? If so, how did you deal with them? I have a re-occurring infection in my legs. Which has been going on for a few months...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedShowering with eczema...What water temperature helps your eczema the most? Hot, cold, lukewarm? I have been trying to do cold in the end of my showers and been feeling good....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesBathing
Helpful Tips to Stop a Flare From Our Members...In the first of this two-part series, I compiled a list of tips and suggestions from our wonderful community members to help prevent flares of our atopic dermatitis. Now, gleaned...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is This Happening to Me?...As I was scrolling past my eczema Instagram feed, I saw a post that caught my eye. The post had a quote on it which stated, "Why is this happening...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What are your favorite books on eczema and healing in general? ...Getting back into reading more and I'm curious what people's favorite reads are, especially on these topics. Are there any books that really helped you with eczema and healing all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesGeneral Discussions
Dear Dermatologists: Highs & Lows (Part 2)...Dear Dermatologist: Thank you. To every dermatologist who is seasoned in knowledge and dedicated to continuously learning about skin and making a change for patients who are suffering without real...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 3 Questions I've Been Asked About My Eczema...Over the years, I have been asked several questions about my skin. Some have been very rude and uncalled for. Some comments have probably been well-intended but came out completely...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema Expo 2021: Panelist Perspective...Wow, wow, wow. The National Eczema Association's "Eczema Expo 2021" is officially over. I just closed down the Zoom (since it was remote this year), and I am trying to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Choosing the Right Sunscreen to Reduce Eczema Flares...Summer 2021 has been uncomfortable, to say the least. With much of the Western side of this continent reaching upwards of 122 degrees Fahrenheit it's not hard to see why. To...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Evaluating Mental Health With Skin Conditions...Let’s talk about mental health while going through TSW. Surely this itch alone has driven me crazy. And if not the itch, then maybe being physically limited or the isolation...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Water Contact PTSD...Showering and bathing are typically supposed to be a relaxing and refreshing experience. Yet, for me and many others struggling with eczema, it becomes a huge trigger and something many...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Time to Take Matters Into My Own Hands...I have written several articles bemoaning the fact my primary carers are restricted with the help that they can offer people who suffer from eczema. Of course, I understand that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Helpful Tips to Prevent Flares From Our Members...Since becoming an advocate for AtopicDermatitis.net, I have learned much from my own research, but even more from our members’ experiences and other advocate’s personal experiences and recommendations. I realized...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Harder Times...I have never experienced the pain or foreboding of cancer. I pray I never will. However, I have been elbow deep in Suleika Jaouad's cancer journey, Between Two Kingdoms, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder)...What is excoriation disorder? Have you ever caught yourself touching your skin, peeling off your scabs, or just scratching because you just see your eczema there? I feel many people...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Help selecting Eczema Honey products...Has anyone ever used Eczema honey products? I used the foaming hand wash and like it so much. I do have some eczema on my hands so I need something...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSkincare Products