Halloween is Near and I Already Look Like a Zombie!...Sometimes you've got to laugh. Otherwise, you cry! The Halloween season is near, and I'm already looking the part! Since the summer...reactions2comments
From Eczema to TSW...Growing up with eczema, there was always an anxiety associated with getting ready. But when I was diagnosed with topical steroid withdrawal...reactionscomments
The Silver Linings of Eczema and TSW...Eczema has affected my life in more ways than I can even outline in one article. In addition, going through TSW (topical...reactions2comments
Trying Gabapentin for Painful Itchy Skin...Two years ago, at age 78, my legs began to get a rash and it hurt like crazy. I'd just become a...reactions1comment
When Eczema Knocks You Down, Fight Back...What happens when we flare or when our skin gets out of control? Do we just curl up and just let it...reactionscomments
The Long-Term Effects of Benadryl...Have you, like me, been taking Benadryl, to both calm down the burning itch of eczema as well as allow you to...reactionscomments
Itching and Insomnia: It’s Not in Your Head...Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder—and likely the most challenging to treat. Unfortunately, people with chronic conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD)...reactionscomments
Why Connection is Necessary for Healing...Lately, I’ve been finding myself connecting with new eczema warriors online. These are not your average “text message” or “DM” like connections...reactions1comment
All Around Eczema...Dealing with eczema has not been easy. There are days when you find yourself having an uncontrollable itch to the point where...reactionscomments
Histamine Talk...Histamine: A topic in the eczema realm that does not get enough air time. You've heard the term before but most likely can...reactionscomments
Is a Fungal Infection at Play?...In the skin world, it's easy to meet some remarkable people. We are always trying to learn the new best thing for...reactionscomments
Eczema Does Not Deserve Me...Ever feel like eczema is just kicking your a** all day long? Does the pain make you feel like giving up on...reactionscomments
Performing with Eczema...As a performer, I know firsthand how frustrating and deeply saddening eczema can be. It is not only hard to cover but...reactionscomments
Let Them In...When it comes to our love lives, eczema can weigh a heavy toll on our decisions and opportunities. From dating apps to...reactionscomments
Eczema, Shame, and Remission...I honestly was starting to wonder if it would ever happen to me. However, the realizations I was left to grapple with...reactionscomments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDA...The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses specific terms related to their work or the work of scientists. Here is a...reactionscomments
What Kind of Activities Do You Do?...Have you ever asked yourself what kind of activities you do to help with stress or what kind of activities bring you...reactionscomments
Every Day is a Battle...While my eczema has been at a sustainable level for treatment, some days are better than others. There are days when I...reactionscomments
To Eczema, With Love...Kelly Barta, 48, one of ITSAN's esteemed board members, has made quite a name for herself in the eczema community. *ITSAN stands...reactionscomments
Keeping Cool During the Summer...My eczema is generally better in the summer than in the colder seasons. However, I cannot afford to lose focus for even...reactionscomments