How has eczema made you anxious and afraid?...Whether it's the fear of an oncoming flare, looking in a mirror, or going out in public, this visible skin condition can induce a lot of anxiety and fear. What...reactions4repliesCopingStigma
How important is the right climate for our healing?...Climate has always played a significant role in the management of my eczema, as environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and pollution can greatly impact our skin....reactionsrepliesWeatherGeneral DiscussionsTravel
What have your experiences been with snake oil salesmen?...Has your eczema made you a target to predatory companies, dangerous products, and inaccurate information? What were those experiences like? How did you respond?...reactionsrepliesStigmaSkincare Products
What "cures" have you heard of for eczema?...Many people share their unsolicited advice and much of it comes with so-called cures. What have you heard people say made their or someone they know's eczema go away?...reactions2repliesStigma
Traveling by Plane With My Injectable Biologic...In the past, traveling meant lugging lots of heavy tubes and tubs of medications and moisturizers and other products related to my skin with me, making my luggage heavy! Nowadays...reactionscomments
Strategic Skincare Product Layering For Dry, Sensitive Skin...Developing a skincare routine with sensitive, irritated skin has been quite the journey for me over the past 35 years of living with eczema. I went from purely getting all...reactionscomments
Continued misery of eczema...I’m 82 and I live in Nevada. I began getting eczema on my hands working as a nurse 20 years ago and it has spread to my face & neck...reactions2replies
What ingredients do you avoid in your skincare products?...Many times specific ingredients in skincare products are the trigger for an eczema flare up. Are there ingredients you look for in the labels and try to avoid? How did...reactions2repliesSkincare ProductsTriggers
What are your go-to flare care items?...Help! What are your tried and true solutions when a flare breaks out?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceSkincare Products
The “Goldilocks” Lotion...If you’ve been reading my articles for a while you know that I usually like to regale you with tales of my skincare experimentation, or anecdotes from my life relating...reactions4comments
Rinvoq: Getting My Life Back...For years, eczema patients only had so many options for treatments. Now, we are overwhelmed with new medications with strange names and unforeseeable futures. It's difficult understanding what is for...reactions1comment
Methotrexate for Atopic Dermatitis ...The dermatologist wants to start me on methotrexate 25mg and folic acid. I'm concerned about future side effects. After researching AD I'm trying to control the discomforts using pH balanced...reactions1reply
Answers...I broke out with little red itchy bumps on my back and it has spread to my stomach arms and behind my 1 knee itches like crazy...reactions2replies
What comments or questions have you received about your skin?...The questions, stares, and commentary we receive because of our visible skin condition makes living with it much more uncomfortable. What comments or questions have you heard? Have people tried...reactions2repliesStigma
Using Tea Tree Essential Oil for Eczema...Eczema has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The cycles of scratching and itching, red and flaky patches, and all the other uncomfortable...reactions2comments
Summertime and the Living Is Itchy...I don’t know about you guys, but this summer has brought the most intense seasonal allergies. I have struggled with sniffles, sneezing, itchy mouth, itchy eyes, and extreme fatigue. My...reactionscomments
Suncreams...Hi, can anyone recommend a suncream for sensitive skin. Just come back from hols and skin a mess due to suncreams?...reactions1reply
Help! My Son Is In School...Normally when you send your kid off to school on their first day it gives you tears as your baby is now going to big school. But for me it...reactionscomments
What's an essential part of your routine?...There are some components of our routines that are flexible and others just can't be missed. What parts of your routine would be noticeable if you skipped them?...reactions1replyGeneral Discussions
