What are your eczema triggers?...Certain foods? Airborne allergens? Fabrics? Share what triggers you've identified so far or have been noticing lately....reactions13repliesGeneral DiscussionsTriggers
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
