Feeling Guilty...Growing up with eczema, my parents gave me a lot more attention than they did to my brothers, each other, and definitely themselves. Not because I wanted it, but because...reactionscomments
The Try and Cry Method...I’m experiencing a flare on my legs right now. For the past few years, I have been fortunate enough that my legs have been a non-issue for me. Other than...reactionscomments
What Is Holistic Healing?...Holistic health is one of those topics that is so all-encompassing that it could seem too vague to understand. It has had a history of being seen as too “woo-woo,”...reactionscomments
Living a Lifetime with Eczema...The earliest memories of my battle with eczema would be perhaps 60 some years ago, when I was around 6 or 7. The fact that I still remember the feeling of...reactionscomments
Taking Care of Me...Recently, my mental health hasn’t been its best. I’ve been less sociable, my sleep schedule has been a mess, my brain has been foggy due to the summer heat, and...reactions1comment
My Faith is Healing Me...I truly believe I wouldn’t be healing from my eczema right now if it weren’t for my faith in God. Although I grew up believing in God, I never really...reactions1comment
Swimming in the Blue Lagoon...Previously, I wrote an article ranking my favorite types of water to swim in. Coming in at the top of the list was saltwater because of the therapeutic effects it...reactions2comments
Cora Lyn Sears...Cora Lyn was previously a health leader on AtopicDermatitis.net. Cora Lyn is an active senior, with two children and one grandchild. Now in her seventies, she still struggles with the...
Joanne Takes Control of Her Scalp Eczema...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 Joanne (@imthe.pr) about scalp eczema...reactionscomments
No Moisturizing Treatment (NMT)...So by now, you’ve probably heard of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and its torturous symptoms. You don't want your body addicted to steroids any longer, so you're ready to stop...reactions7comments
How to Avoid Anaphylactic Shock with Eczema...Every year, I make it a priority to visit a new country. I love traveling and exploring new territories because it gives me a newfound level of awareness about who...reactionscomments
So What Exactly is Filaggrin and What Does it Do?...There are various risk factors for atopic dermatitis (AD), and one risk factor is associated with mutations in the FLG gene, or the filaggrin gene. The outermost layer of skin...reactionscomments
Back to School Advice for Kids With Eczema...Going back to school can be a difficult adjustment for just about any kid. Gone are the summer nights and days filled with fun in the sun. And welcome is...reactionscomments
Mysterious Skin Symptoms...Eczema is a multi-layered and leveled experience that can affect any aspect of one's health or life in various ways. In my experience, it's all different forms of imbalance that...reactions2comments
Grass: Frenemy of My AD Baby...Grass! It's everywhere and is used for everything in the south! It's a fall zone for playgrounds; it's a place to sit for concerts, it's a picnic, it is a...reactionscomments
Raelle's Healing Journey...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 Raelle (@wokewithinskin) about growing up...reactionscomments
“More Than Skin Deep” Eczema Initiative...The other month, I was fortunate enough to attend the Eczema Expo in Scottsdale, AZ. The first thing I participated in - the Corporate Council Patient Perspectives Roundtable - ended...reactionscomments
Poolside Problems: Chlorine and Eczema...Water is one of my two-year-old daughter's favorite things to play in and with. She loves helping me wash dishes. She loves playing in the shower and has blast during...reactionscomments
Preparing to Travel with Eczema...The summer is coming to an end. The kiddos are back in school and guess what that means? It's cheaper to travel! It's coming up on "slow season." With college...reactions1comment
Transformation...Congratulations to the winner of the Your Story, Our Illustration Giveaway! "Transformation" is a figurative story about feeling trapped due to being bedbound with eczema. Sometimes we just want to...reactions3comments