Remembering Grandma's Garden: The Damask Rose for Skin Healing...One of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and a beautiful garden. Within that, the most prominent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What skincare trends have you tried?...From derma rolling and microneedling to jade rollers and Gua Sha tools. Which skincare tools, fads, and trends have you tried on your skin? Have they impacted your eczema?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSkincare Products
Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?...I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to be duds, some gems have emerged. One of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Step Therapy Impacting Your Care?...Finding ways to treat atopic dermatitis can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs that are quite expensive. This is where step...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Which areas of your body are the worst places you've flared?...Arms, legs, hands, face, ears, eyes, etc. There are so many places a flare-up can show up. Which locations are the worst and most aggravating? Which locations are the hardest...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
How has the visibility of eczema impacted you?...Do you feel stigmatized because of your eczema? What anxieties has it introduced in your life?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesStigma
What treatments have you been afraid to try?...Has a treatment option ever made you hesitate? What were you afraid of? Did having a conversation with a provider or person living with the condition change your perspective?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatments
"Fight-or-Flight" Mode and Eczema...Most of us know that there is a link between stress and eczema. This is not exactly a new idea. But Western medicine tends to disregard the link. And I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fishing for Doctors: How I Reel In the Right One for Me...Finding the right doctor for my sensitive skin has often felt like going fishing in an ocean that seems bottomless and murky. I’m putting the line out hoping to catch...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Trigger is Causing This Flare-Up?...There is a lot about living with atopic dermatitis that is difficult to manage. It’s not just the eczema itself that sucks, it’s everything that it influences and impacts. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flare Care Giveaway Bundle!...This giveaway is now closed! Thank you to everyone who participated! October is Eczema Awareness Month! This year, we are focusing on bringing awareness to eczema flare care. Coping with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk All Things Flare Care...Managing eczema is exhausting in many ways – emotionally, physically, and mentally. Even on lighter days, we're still running surveillance, constantly alert to what might trigger a flare or handling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food Triggers: Learning How to Identify Them...As I sat in my seat on the plane and watched the stewardess push the snack and beverage cart down the aisle, I didn’t have to wait for her to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Severe Is Your Eczema?...Eczema is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. For some, eczema is a mild nuisance. For...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Essential Oils That Ease My Eczema in Mind, Body, and Soul...Finding the right essential oils has been a very useful tool for me to use for my eczema care and treatment. While every eczema warrior will have their own, individual...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What are your "go to" items when you are flaring?...Whether it's prescription treatments, over-the-counter treatments, skincare products, homemade remedies, what do you turn to in the middle of an eczema flare-up?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFlaresSkincare ProductsTreatments
Which doctors do you see for your/your child's eczema care?...There are several doctors and/or practitioners who might be involved in treating eczema, some traditional physicians and some who oversee more alternative treatments. Who do you see and how is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesGeneral Discussions
Which season is the most comforting for you? ...With weather changes comes a change in eczema symptoms. Which season do you feel most at ease? Why? Is your skin also at it's best during the season?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWeather
Is the Mediterranean Climate the Solution?...My late holiday starts in October. Fuerteventura, cheers! Mine's a pint! Of water. My goal, to rid my usual issue — eczema. The bane of my existence. You think you’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Eczema-Friendly Guide to Microneedling and Derma Rollers...I honestly believe that the tools we use in skincare can be just as important as the products we use with them. One of my favorite tools I’ve ever used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
