What I Am Thankful For...As many people do, I spend the month of November giving thanks every day, not just on Thanksgiving. It’s sometimes hard to come up with what I’m grateful for, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Louise Fritz...Louise is a lifelong eczema advocate. She enjoys serving in her community through local volunteer projects in California. Professionally, she has had the benefit of assisting others in a variety...
Making History at the More Than Skin Deep Meeting...On September 23, 2019, the eczema community made history. Over 150 individuals from all over the US gathered together at the More Than Skin Deep: The Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Morning Skincare Routine...A good skincare routine is similar to a marketing strategy — it’s always evolving. If you stay complacent in your old ways, you won’t create the space to improve upon...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Distractions From My Skin This Season...In the past, I used to really think I knew my body. I used to think I understood when my skin would flare and when it would be fine. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and Navigating Intimacy in Relationships...So despite your thoughts that you would never find love while having eczema and perfect skin first, you still found yourself struck by Cupid's arrow and are dating an amazing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Eczema...The last few minutes of my first Eczema Expo were spent at a workshop led by a panel of some strong, empowering women (@ashleyannlora, @eczemalove, @sharris31, and @torisoperphoto) who then...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Months Without Dupixent...I have successfully been off of Dupixent for 10 months now. Personal disclaimer: Please note that I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. I do not condone anyone tapering...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Spooks and Itches...October is by far one of my favorite months and Halloween is absolutely my favorite holiday. I love the spooky aesthetic, fall leaves, carved pumpkins, costumes, etc. And not to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Top 5 Worst Locations to Experience Eczema...Eczema knows no boundaries. The disease can affect patients in a variety of different ways. Some experience dry skin, while others struggle with oozing and crusting. These symptoms aren’t limited...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Why Connection is Necessary for Healing...Lately, I’ve been finding myself connecting with new eczema warriors online. These are not your average “text message” or “DM” like connections. Instead, they are one-on-one, intimate video chats for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Using Baby Oil for Itch Relief...I experimented with all sorts of lotions, both over the counter and prescription. I found that baby oil with tea tree oil added, about a tablespoon of tea tree oil...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Agony of Socializing with Eczema...Socializing with eczema can be such a trying and demoralizing thing sometimes. When you have eczema, you have so much more to consider and deal with than someone without it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Coal Tar for Eczema...I suffered with eczema from age 2 to 4... Then from age 12 to age 26 on my hands... called hand eczema/atopic dermatitis/dyshidrotic eczema. A mixture of triamcinolone, coal tar...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self-Love Made Intimacy and Dating with Eczema More Comfortable...When I was a young, pre-pubescent girl, I remember having crushes at school. I had a handful of them, actually. Throughout 1st through 6th grade, there were 2 Joels, a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How did steroids win? What's the history of steroids for eczema?...Anyone know how steroid creams came to dominate for eczema? It’s been so long since they were first developed and serious side effects have been well documented all along. Curious...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTopical Steroid WithdrawalSide Effects
My Life with Eczema A-Z...My eczema will ACHE after I scratch it. Never feeling satisfied after only a few scratches. It yearns for more. My friends are often BAFFLED by my eczema and never...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema: A Sleep Depriver...As humans, we have many essential needs that are pertinent to our physical, mental, and behavioral health. These needs are important contributing factors in our growth and development or lack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Ways My Crohn's Medication Improved My Eczema...Although I lived with symptoms for much longer, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was around seventeen years old. I was diagnosed with eczema much younger. I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Elaine's Healing: From the Inside Out...The Editorial Team at AtopicDermatitis.net is highlighting people in the eczema community and their healing journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews. We talked to Elaine (@elaineontheglow) about holistic healing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments