Don't Let Fear Stop You From Healing Eczema...I’ve been inspired to write this blog after experiencing the 110th message that goes a little something like this: “Ashley, I really...reactionscomments
What Is Patient Burnout and How to Cope...You know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could...reactions8comments
Learning to Take Control of My Healthcare...For me, I don’t remember a time when I didn’t struggle with eczema. I was only two when my mom took me...reactions5comments
A Guide To Patch Testing...A patch test is conducted by your dermatologist to see if a specific substance or chemical is irritating your skin and causing...reactions3comments
It’s Up to You: Taking Control of Your Eczema Care...For 22 years, I had lived my life the way my condition had allowed me to. When it came to school, I...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly Diagnosed with Eczema...It can often be very challenging to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your...reactionscomments
Using an Everything Journal to Track My Eczema Triggers...Have you been trying to discover your new atopic dermatitis triggers? Have you reached that stage where your eczema is causing unwanted...reactionscomments
Disappointments and Wasting Time...Recently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless and while I...reactions6comments
My Tips and Techniques to Get Good Sleep with Eczema...Sleep is important for eczema warriors. How are you in that department? Do you get enough sleep, or do you have problems...reactions2comments
Myths and Facts About Steroids...Corticosteroids, commonly referred to as "steroids," are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are many...reactionscomments
The Rewards of Routines with Dermatitis...Life can be simpler with a good skin care routine. The benefits are endless. But – seasons change, and we get busy...reactions1comment
Prevalence of Eczema...Eczema is a skin condition that affects millions of people across the globe. Also called atopic dermatitis, it is characterized by dry...
The Role of Dry Skin in Eczema...One of the main symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema) is dry, itchy skin. Dry skin is also known as xerosis or xeroderma...
Stress and Eczema...Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is caused by a combination of factors. These things include your genetics, environmental factors, and dysfunctions in your...
Menstrual Cycles and Skin Flares...Many things can affect the skin of those of us with atopic dermatitis. While most of us have some shared triggers, each...reactionscomments
"Don’t Scratch" Easier Said Than Done!...Ever been bitten by a mosquito and felt the urge to scratch. Well, imagine that sensation on your face, your neck, behind...reactions2comments
Dealing With Itchy Skin In Bed...There is nothing more torturous than being super exhausted, ready to head into "Dreamland" and feeling too itchy to get there. While...reactions3comments
My 6 Common Eczema Triggers...At this point in time, unfortunately, there is no known cause of eczema. It is an extremely individual condition. In order to...reactions1comment
