Eczema on My Pinky? Really!?...Eczema is so...WEIRD and complex. And I say that from a space of humor and bemusement. Over the years, I’ve experienced eczema in such unique locations on my body, leaving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Eczema Taught Me Healthy Boundaries...Isolation is a key part of atopic dermatitis. Let’s face it, we just don’t want to see people all of the time when we have flakes on our face. It’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and Exercising - A Vicious Circle...In 2019, I joined my local gym in a bid to get fit with the ultimate goal of improving my asthma and eczema. I didn't feel the need to become...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I have a few round red dry patches... What should I do?...Have a few roundish red dry patches and hive like redness in a few areas. Any ideas for treatment options or when to get it looked at?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Reminder: It’s Your Job To Heal...October was a hard month for me. I had filled my tray to teetering heights when it had come to advocating for both TSW and eczema. I actually had recognized...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Boxing Combo for Eczema Stress Relief...Can't sit and calm your mind? Is stress overwhelming? I'm sure you know boxing can knock someone out, but it can also knock some stress out. It's my stress reliever...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When you're feeling itchy, what's the first thing you do?...How do you deal with the unstoppable itch from eczema?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesGeneral DiscussionsSymptomsTips & Advice
Who's The Captain of Your Health?...I often have extreme lows. After about a week, the new routine I create to get out of my funk starts to catch on. There is no escape from doing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema, Turned Out to be Shingles...I recently went through a rough few weeks with a bout of shingles. You know the one they tell us we should all get the vaccination for? I didn’t listen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Growing Up with Eczema and Asthma...According to my mum and dad, I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and chronic asthma when I was two years old. The first thing my parents did was to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Am Not Broken, I Am Unique...I truly believe my skin is a reflection of me. When I am happy, I glow, and when I’m having a bad day, I usually have dry or flaky skin...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!...The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema or dermatitis?...Hi, I've had what I believe to be dermatitis for around 10 years now only on my face. I get it on my chin, top of my mouth, either side...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosisTreatments
Your Cells Are Listening...Did you know that we have approximately 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day and of those, 80% are negative and, 95% are repetitive? As human beings, clearly we are wired...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Eczema and the Alienation It Brings...If you're unlucky enough to have been inflicted with a chronic disease, then you will be all too aware of how destructive it can be. Living with atopic dermatitis has...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How Brene Brown's "FFT" Can Help With Eczema & TSW...The other day, I was skimming through something educational to listen to when I saw that Brene Brown had her very own podcast called, “Unlocking Us.” Now, if you don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Did Eczema Even Get Here?...Just like we don’t know how eczema decides to pop up on our skin, sometimes I have no idea how I got here. No, I don’t mean how I’m on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Samuel Taylor...Samuel began as a patient advocate on the AtopicDermatitis.net community, and expanded his role at Health Union to a community lead. Samuel recently graduated from California State University San Marcos...
Is Treating Eczema Internally Worth It?...Is treating eczema internally worth it? In order to answer that question, internal healing would first have to be defined. Healing from the inside out is my personal opinion of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments