It Matters When Experts Get IT...I cried when I first heard doctors speak about precisely what I was going through with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. It...reactions1comment
It's Okay to Ask for Help...It's okay to ask for help. You are not alone. As my eczema would get worse, I would always keep quiet about...reactionscomments
Eczema and Jaw Locking...I remember the first time I heard of anyone’s “jaw locking” in college. One of my roommates constantly spoke out loud about...reactionscomments
Finding Products That Work for Baby Eczema...Every baby, toddler, or kid has a slightly different routine that works for them and their atopic dermatitis. As triggers and allergens...reactionscomments
Job Hunting in the COVID Era...Job hunting during this COVID era has been different for me. As I look for a job, I am looking for things...reactionscomments
It's NOT "Just Skin" - Eczema and Eye Health...“It’s just skin” - by far one of the phrases I cringe most at from people that don’t understand skin conditions. Most...reactionscomments
Where to Live?...Have you considered moving to another location, a different climate, to help your atopic dermatitis? Have you dreamed of, or perhaps even...reactionscomments
Questions and Guessing...Being a first-time mother of a newborn is the most wonderful, life-altering experience any woman could ever be blessed with the great...reactionscomments
Eczema "Inside Out"...Sadness Before Joy...Sadness comes before joy. For anyone who hasn't seen the animated movie "Inside Out," beware of any spoiler alerts. I strongly suggest...reactionscomments
Thinking Healthy to Being Healthy...Hear me out. A lot of us look for answers in vitamins, creams, and potions. We are desperate for relief. The unhappiness...reactions1comment
Career Choices with Eczema...For those of you who have had eczema from a very young age, has it limited or changed your choice of careers?...reactionscomments
Can Emotions Manifest On Skin?...Sometimes I feel like my skin rashes are a manifestation of all the emotions I've never allowed myself to express in my...reactionscomments
My Skin Tends to Be Calm in the Winter...As the seasons start to change, so does our skin. I have come to love the cold winter weather. I've started to...reactions3comments
Will My Child Outgrow Dermatitis?...This was one of the questions that troubled our family when my granddaughter was born. She was my first grandchild. She also...reactionscomments
Worrying About a Child’s Future with Eczema...It was such a touchy subject. I only remember a couple of conversations with my daughter about what it would be like...reactionscomments
Keep Busy, Distract Yourselves!...One of the most effective ways to avoid flare-ups is to try and distract yourself when you think one might be on...reactionscomments
2021 Goals So Far......When I looked at my calendar this morning, I didn't realize that we have just over two months left for the year...reactionscomments
All The Pretty Things: Going, Going, Gone...Thanks to eczema, my skin has become so delicate. It rebels against anything – many skincare products or the “wrong” type of...reactions7comments
Sleeping Helps Eczema Flares...The idea of, “beauty rest” is really true! When you have mostly healed from the worst experiences with eczema you can realize...reactionscomments
Why I'm Sometimes Reluctant to Visit the Doctor...In 2018, an online survey was conducted in the United States and it made for some very interesting reading. The survey had just...reactions11comments
