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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyTopical 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Fall: An Eczema Patient’s Best Friend...Fall! What a wonderful time of the year. The temperatures begin to cool down, the leaves start to change (at least in Michigan!), football is back, and of course, who...reactionscomments
Alternative Treatment for Eczema...I suffered from eczema in my childhood well up to my adult life here are some steps I have taken that helped me eradicate eczema along with my associated symptoms...reactions3repliesRecipesTips & AdviceDIYComplementary Treatments