Explaining Eczema to Your Employer...Eczema is not a “comfortable” disease to manage. It’s uncomfortable to experience, it’s uncomfortable to show to others, and it’s uncomfortable to explain — especially in a professional setting. Many...reactionscomments
Sweater Weather...It's getting cold out! You know what that means! Sweater weather! Time for all of the winter things. On one hand, I love it. I love wearing boots, and living...reactionscomments
Mrs. Read's Magical Home Remedies for Eczema...Mrs. Read was an important person in my life. She had been a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse on the prairies in the early nineteen hundreds. She and her husband...reactionscomments
Why Are "New" Eczema Treatments Taking So Long?...At the More Than Skin Deep - Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting, I received the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the extensive process of drug development. As an individual...reactionscomments
An Eczema Warrior's Thanksgiving Survival Guide...Oh wait - come again? Oh, so you’re not rolling out the red carpet at your place with a huge Thanksgiving dinner for 20 guests with all the trimmings? Addressing...reactionscomments
Thankful for the Opportunity...Too often, I find myself so caught up in my work and responsibilities that I forget to take a step back and reflect on where I’ve been and where I’m...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments