Atopic Dermatitis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactions1comment
Up Ahead: Eye Infections, Asthma, and Eczema...The summer has finally got its boots on and zipped up tight here in the UK, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees celsius this week. I would argue that the majority...reactions7comments
how is your skin doing?...My skin has been healing very well. Although I have been feeling so tired. I feel like my skin has been going through a lot but now finally healing....reactions11repliesGeneral Discussions
Blood work and eosinophils ...I get my blood work done every month and get my eosinophils checked. Has anyone heard of eosinophils before? My blood levels tend to be high usually. Eosinophils are a...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
self tanner and legs...Has anyone recently used any self tanner products on their legs? Has it caused them any flare? Any suggestions? I want to tan my legs a bit for the weekend...reactionsrepliesWeather
masks and allergies...How has everyone been feeling with their allergies this year? I feel like mine haven't been so bad thankfully. I think it is because I have been wearing the mask...reactionsrepliesAllergies
Oat, Chocolate & Avocado Smoothie...A smoothie to heal you from inside out. It's 2021. The middle of a pretty harsh winter can affect many of us atopic dermatitis peeps. Our skin is drier, flakier...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Applying for Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Adjusting To The World's New Normal...Many of you who have Severe Eczema or TSW have probably been homebound since before the pandemic even began, like myself! I'm just curious how you are all coping now...reactions1replyCopingTopical Steroid WithdrawalMental Health
What I Learned About Inflammation...I admit! I'm a bit of a junkie when it comes to learning about the mind-body relationship and the relationship between inflammation and the skin. I'm continuously signing up for...reactions2comments
That Dreaded Label, Steroid Phobia...As an atopic individual, I am sure the term ‘steroid phobic’ has risen from the seedy depths of a doctor’s office, especially when trying to quell the age-old question, “Are...reactions7comments
Why Do I Overheat at Night?...It's a strange thing, but every time I go to bed, about an hour or so in, I feel my whole body burning up. I never go to bed with...reactions4comments
Does Eczema Help Anxiety?...Eczema helps me understand my anxiety better. The article title may be misleading at first glance, but by the end, you'll see where I am coming from. Eczema certainly does...reactionscomments
Easy Skin Healthy Stir Fry...Healthy skin requires a healthy diet. This easy stir fry has two important nutrients for those of us with allergies and eczema. The peppers contain lutein, an antioxidant that among...reactionscomments
Top 3 Eczema Summer Tips...“Summer, summer, summertime! Just sit back and unwind.” - Will Smith Oh, the soothing air of the hot summer breezes basking in the sun, letting time pass by. It’s a...reactionscomments
