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
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...reactions11repliesDiagnosisTreatments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments