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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
When you're feeling itchy, what's the first thing you do?...How do you deal with the unstoppable itch from eczema?...reactions16repliesGeneral 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments