On the Farm with Skin Problems...Holding a downy baby chick is the sweetest thing. We moved to a farm when my oldest granddaughter was 4. Having been city folks, we were eager to introduce the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Losing Confidence Because of Eczema on My Face...My face is really important to me and how it looks and the wellbeing of the skin on my face is pretty important as well. People see your face. People...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
AD-Friendly Beverages...There is a long list of atopic dermatitis don'ts filled with foods, drinks, and product irritants. While there are many atopic dermatitis no-no's, there are also some drinks that are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and Dealing With Healing Setbacks...Living with eczema and experiencing setbacks when it comes to the healing process of the skin can be a frustrating experience. Sometimes there will be a period where I'm doing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Prepare for Your Outdoor Adventure...I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors. Unfortunately for me, eczema is often a roadblock when it comes to reveling in everything that nature has to offer. Despite AD’s best efforts to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Your Outlet...When I was younger, there were many activities I couldn’t participate in because of my eczema. As my peers would disperse to after-school clubs or sport’s practice, I would go...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dupixent: One and a Half Years Later...There are so many ways Dupixent changed my life in the last year and a half that I've been using it. Looking to read more on people's experiences with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alcohol and Eczema: #SkinGin and Sake...For as long as I can remember, I have been able to drink alcohol without any irritation to my eczema or skin. This changed in February of this year, when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Can't Live a Normal Life with Atopic Dermatitis...I've had atopic dermatitis since 1992, and it's most definitely been a journey... It's changed my overall life...the scars...the not being able to live a normal life has taken its...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fighting the Itch 101: Alternatives to Scratching...Picture this: You’re going about your day and minding your own business when out of nowhere, your skin is overcome with an intense itching sensation. What do you do? Your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 yr old with Eczema...Kiddo gets dry scaly skin and his cheeks turn red if we don't constantly put lotion and cortisone oinment all over him. His mom drops the ball routinely, especially when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersCaregiving
3 Things I Dislike Most About Eczema...Living with eczema isn’t always the easiest thing and even though I’ve gotten to the point where I’m able to manage it well and mostly keep it from flaring horribly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beverage Triggers with AD...Atopic dermatitis is a tricky condition. Its irritants cannot be pinpointed as one thing or even a few. There are many items of clothing that cause irritation. There are also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power in Exfoliating...There are so many moments when my eczema looks like a peeling snake's skin. There is dead skin everywhere, with some that have fallen off and others that appear as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's All About Compromise...Over the years, I’ve had the great fortune to live with many of my close friends. Each house and living arrangement provided a unique experience filled with highs, lows, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shopping For Clothes With Eczema...Shopping for clothes when you have eczema is kind of tricky because there are so many elements that could make a garment itchy. And it's really heartbreaking when the piece...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not My Face!...Your face is pretty important. I mean, just think about it. Your face is the first thing people notice about you. In general, when something happens to other places on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of Telling Others...When I was 16 years old, I began to focus on what my future would hold as I was getting close to high school graduation: Many of these questions gave...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Using Balls for Eczema Stress Relief...How can baseballs or softballs give you relief? Pete will go over how these simple tools you have lying around the house can help relieve your stress when you're having...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments