Privileged - Even With Eczema...This past week, I was reminded of what truly matters in life, and how we tend to take those things for granted. No matter how much we try to control...reactionscomments
FeaturedSeborrheic Dermatitis?...Hello all, I get what appears to be dry skin on the sides of my nose and inbetween my eyes, also I have quite bad dandruff. When I scrape the...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisSymptoms
Dating with AD & TSW ...I'm curious to hear about other people's experiences with dating and how you navigate it dealing with atopic dermatitis and/or TSW? With online dating nowadays (which I find super strange...reactions2repliesStigmaTopical Steroid WithdrawalIntimacy
How Do I Know If My Cosmetics Are Safe to Use?...If you have ever used a product to make yourself cleaner or more appealing, then you have likely used a cosmetic. You may wonder how the federal government makes sure...reactionscomments
Taking Control of Our Skin Health: Our Microbiome...There is no doubt a direct relationship between the gut microbiome and the skin, which has become an important topic in dermatology and gastroenterology. It is evident that many factors...reactions3comments
My Three Tips for Managing Eczema in the Summer...Do you ever just dread the summer because of eczema and flare ups? I hated the summer for a long time because I would flare a lot. The increased itchiness...reactionscomments
Will Eczema Ever Be Normal? ... Spoiler Alert It Is!...Two songs come to mind when I think of the word normal. “What’s normal anyway?” by singer Miguel and “Normal Girl” by SZA. I feel like people with moderate to...reactionscomments
Sleep Deprivation: A Hidden Side Effect of Eczema...Sleep deprivation is probably the worst side effect of having eczema other than the itchiness itself. I was reading an article about sleep fatigue, which is a common cause. In...reactions3comments
What Ingredients Are in Cosmetics?...The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need to approve most cosmetic ingredients before they are sold to consumers. But by law, cosmetics must be safe. Under the...reactionscomments
Give It Your All...Whether you have mild or severe atopic symptoms, the tedious amount of hours spent trying to figure out what is wrong can make anyone feel like throwing in the towel...reactionscomments
Eczema is Slowly Crawling onto My Hands...For as long as I can remember, I have had eczema appear in all the typical places; neck, face, scalp, behind the knees, inside the elbows, ear lobes, and behind...reactions10comments
The Art Of Surrender...The idea of surrender has always been difficult for me as I am just naturally a fighter. I kind of had to be one to survive all of the challenges...reactionscomments
Dupixent in Australia...Dupixent has finally arrived in Australia! I have been waiting a long time for this to happen! The Australian government FINALLY put Dupixent on the Medicare system, so I only...reactionscomments
Skincare Golden Nuggets...More relief is here! I imagine we all have our “go-to" remedial products that support us, whether in a flare or for daily maintenance. Since we are navigating this life...reactionscomments
Eczema on eyelids & treatment...When this erupts under stress, colds or lack of sleep, the eyes water constantly & the eyelids get pink & itchy. Anyone else have this & what helps?? I need...reactions13repliesSkincare Products
What Common Allergens Are Found in Cosmetic Products?...Cosmetics are products applied to your body to make it cleaner or more appealing, or change its appearance. They include things like hair dyes, makeup, and perfumes. Cosmetics can sometimes...reactions2comments
Nutrition Regrets During Topical Steroid Withdrawal...It has been a no-brainer to incorporate healthy eating choices and food eliminations throughout my lifelong eczema journey whenever I’d flare up badly. My parents were very diligent in helping...reactionscomments
My Romantic Relationship and Dealing with Eczema...Who else is currently in a relationship with a romantic partner? I have been with my partner now for six years. We will be celebrating seven years together this September...reactionscomments
Key to Being Eczema Free: Building a Strong Immune System...Recently, I have really been struggling to control my eczema. I am hoping that it is just another phase/cycle that I am experiencing and soon I will be out and...reactionscomments
What Do Product Labels Mean?...Many people with skin conditions are allergic to the ingredients in everyday household products. Triggers can include: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all cosmetics marketed to...reactionscomments