The Worst Days with Atopic Dermatitis...First of all, why are there more bad days than good? Perhaps it's just me, but the good days never seem to last long. Maybe three days max? Okay, this...reactions14comments
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil...Everyone speaks of their healing journey. And all I can tell you is that it is a long and arduous one, especially for those of us experiencing TSW. Because not...reactionscomments
Does your facial eczema stop you from socialising? ...Whether you are going out with friends or out at a family do, or meeting new people in the workplace...these situations can be very distressing if you are going through...reactions15repliesFriends & FamilyStigmaTips & Advice
Need pressure on stomach when laying facing up?...Anyone else have this issue? Been having this since I was a kid. Every time I go to sleep, and only when I'm facing up (which is my preferred sleeping...reactions4repliesGeneral DiscussionsTreatmentsSleep
Dupixent / dumilab results...Hi kids. First post here. Gonna get right into it and keep it short. Got on dupixent for a year. 6/2019 to 6/2020. As far as skin condition went, most...reactions2repliesGeneral DiscussionsTreatments
My 3 Favorite Dollar(ish) Items That Save My Skin...Having eczema or any skin condition can be super expensive. You have multiple trips to the dermatologist, expensive prescription creams; the list goes on…so I thought I would list a...reactions3comments
How has eczema impacted your self-esteem?...Eczema can cause us to feel self-conscious or insecure because it's so visible. How does eczema impact you?...reactionsrepliesMental HealthStigmaGeneral Discussions
What are your eczema triggers?...Certain foods? Airborne allergens? Fabrics? Share what triggers you've identified so far or have been noticing lately....reactions13repliesTriggersGeneral Discussions
Trust Yourself, But Do Your Research...How much do we let the media, the internet, influence our thinking? Self-help books always seem to assume there’s something wrong with us. Something that only buying their books, taking...reactionscomments
Showing Ourselves Some TLC...I am not a medical professional, but according to the name tag and lanyard I received at the More Than Skin Deep Initiative with the FDA in 2019, I am...reactionscomments
Stepping Out of My Eczema Comfort Zone...There’s a message I came across online that says, “Your Comfort Zone Will Kill You.” The words were in red fluorescent lights and viewing it caught me in the middle...reactions2comments
People Have Been More Empathetic Since I Became an Advocate...For years now, the people closest to me have never fully realized the extent to which my life has been completely and utterly consumed by my eczema. I don't think...reactions1comment
An Eczema Love/Hate Story...“I keep on falling in and out of love, with you!” “How can you give me so much pleasure, then cause me so much pain.” Quoting the classic, “Fallin” song...reactionscomments
The Itch Scratch Cycle...Every evening I return home from work I know exactly how my evening will go. I come through the door at around 7 pm, take my coat off, kick my...reactions11comments
Karen Berger...Karen was previously a health leader on AtopicDermatitis.net. Karen Berger looks forward to joining the AtopicDermatitis.net community and offering her perspective as both a patient and pharmacist. Karen has lived...
The Pros and Cons of Using Topical Steroids...Topical steroids are the mainstay in treating atopic dermatitis. They have been studied and used in dermatology for over 60 years. As with any medicine, there are pros and cons...reactions5comments
How to Calm Your Face Down After You Work Out...Working out outdoors for someone with eczema can be very tricky. You may have the right sunscreen but do you have the right treatment technique to help you after you...reactionscomments
Adjusting with Eczema During a Pandemic...This has been an extremely hard time for even the strongest of (wo)men. We are going through challenges none of us have ever faced before and getting adjusted to this...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis and Aging Skin...My skin, my eczema, is changing in subtle ways as I age, and not just the added wrinkles! I know the thinning of the skin, on my hands especially, has...reactions3comments
