TSW Ruminations...I’m still going through TSW, but I’m not in the absolute worst of TSW. I'm still homebound, physically impaired, and nowhere near going back to being fully integrated into normal...reactionscomments
Dear Random Man at the Coffee Shop...An open letter to an older gentleman I met once at a coffee shop who bestowed upon me the single most uncomfortable experience in my life. Hi! It's me! Well...reactions3comments
Will Eczema Patients Ever Find Good Skincare Products?...After reading the well-informed article "What Are Common Allergens in Cosmetic Products?" it caused me to think, "What can we actually use?" Is no makeup our only fate with eczema...reactions1comment
Receiving "The Talk" Eczema Style...Have you ever received the "talk"? When I say this, I mean people who always recommend creams, lotions, ointments, and other "magical potions" that will help "cure your eczema." So...reactionscomments
Allergy Shots...Having allergies all your life can be a very draining and frustrating thing. I am extremely allergic to trees, grass, dogs, and cats. It's been so frustrating but for 8...reactions2comments
Ideal Eczema Treatment: An Impossible Quest?...Trial and error seem to be the name of the game when it comes to finding what works for atopic dermatitis. It is an endless battle that almost feels impossible...reactionscomments
Looking After My Gut to Help My Eczema?...Apparently, maintaining a healthy and balanced gut is integral in keeping your overall health and well-being under check! Who knew? I know I may be late to the party here;...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8repliesGeneral 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...reactions13repliesTips & 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....reactions18repliesBathing
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesGeneral 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments