How Meditation Impacted My Journey With Eczema...Living with eczema and/or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) oftentimes feels like trying to navigate in a storm that never seems to end. The ongoing itching, red and burning skin, lack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema in Fall...How do you manage your eczema during the fall? Share your tips and tricks!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
What's your process for trying something new?...Does trying something new make you feel nervous? How do you decide what to try? Do you talk to your doctor? How long do you test the new thing you're...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatments
What do you turn to when treatments aren't working for your eczema?...Your tried and true prescription and over-the-counter treatments might not always be enough to tame the eczema beast. What non-traditional treatments have you turned to for relief?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentsTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigmaCoping
I have used several creams..ointments..dupixent...NOTHING WORKS...What do I use??...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesWeatherTravelGeneral Discussions
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSkincare ProductsStigma
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigma
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSkincare ProductsTriggers
What are your go-to flare care items?...Help! What are your tried and true solutions when a flare breaks out?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSkincare ProductsTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigma
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
