Things to Celebrate in the New Year with Eczema...If you have eczema, you have probably thought that there's hardly any way you could fully participate and celebrate in the festivities because of your skin or the amount of...reactions2comments
Meet Peppermint Patty...The name I chose sounds funny to me, but I am the opposite of her. I am 72 and have been married to a wonderful man for 52 years. I...reactions2comments
New Year, New Skin...With the holiday season in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to set our sights on the exciting possibilities the New Year brings. Let’s wipe the slate clean and jump into...reactions1comment
How to Start Your Year Fresh with Atopic Dermatitis...It's a new year and with new years come new hopes, new dreams, not only that but new complications, fears, and expectations as well. The new year is a time...reactions1comment
My New Year's Eczema Resolutions...I’ll be honest, I haven’t really been the best at taking care of my eczema this year. I’ve been forgetful and haven’t been sticking to my diet as much as...reactionscomments
How My Niece Showed Me Compassion...My niece stayed home from school today. As if living with Crohn's disease and eczema weren't enough, now there's a bug going around the house. For the last few days...reactionscomments
Eczema-Friendly Dinners During the Holiday Season...I come from a very large, close-knit family (over 70+ people) and let me tell you, we take full advantage of the holiday season to gather and to eat some...reactionscomments
Surviving Christmas Anxiety with Eczema...When I was little, before having eczema, all I thought about during the holidays was how much I look forward to getting all kinds of presents and the delicious food...reactions1comment
A Guide to Eczema-Friendly Gifts...Christmas is just around the corner and If you’re anything like me, you know that Christmas shopping is tough, especially when your friend and/or family member has eczema. What if...reactionscomments
The Worst Reactions To My Eczema...Some of the worst reactions I’ve ever gotten to my eczema have come from unexpected sources. Dealing with this condition, it can be hard to know what to expect. Sometimes...reactionscomments
I Love My Pharmacist...Have any of you seen the commercials, "I love my lawyer?"? Well, I love my pharmacist. This had been a difficult summer with my allergies. It seemed to begin in March...reactionscomments
Holiday Shopping for Someone with Eczema? What to Avoid!...With the holiday season coming up, many of us are about to dive into holiday shopping (if not already done so) in hopes to bring a smile to our loved...reactions1comment
Eczema-Friendly Gift List...Do you have a friend who has sensitive skin or eczema? Would you love to shower them with gifts but you don't know which ones they could actually enjoy because...reactionscomments
'Tis the Season for Stress and Eczema Flare-Ups...Why does it feel like every month I write these, my skin is going through some new, random phase? It drives me crazy when good times come for a brief...reactionscomments
Managing Flares for My Child at Home...Oatmeal bath/wash in tepid to warm water with a tablespoon of bleach. It took the redness and itch out of the rash for my daughter. Then A&D ointment on open...reactions2repliesCaregivingDIY
My Worst Flare: A Blessing in Disguise...Where do I begin? At age twenty-eight, I have dealt with countless flares since I first displayed signs of eczema as an infant. Over the years, they’ve come and gone...reactionscomments
You Can't Always See What Others See...This month has been a bit more of a challenge for me. I've been having a few more bad days than good. Both my Crohn's disease and my eczema have...reactionscomments
Managing Eczema with Artificial Nails...Living with eczema will have you desperately seek for tricks and tips to help you manage its symptoms. So when I found out that artificial nails helped me deal with...reactions2comments
Dupixent Didn't Work for Me...So...I hate being a downer. Especially in our world of eczema, I feel like we need to counteract all of that negativity with positivity and hope! But I also feel...reactionscomments
Must-Have Items for Unexpected Eczema Flare-ups...Surprise itchfests and eczema flare-ups are the worst! It is such a tiring and exhausting feeling of dread and doom when you are out somewhere, in the middle of doing...reactionscomments