My Eczema Is Very Uncomfortable...My chronic condition is painful both physically and emotionally and its very unpredictable. Sharing my pain to others is not always easy as I am not fond of focusing on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Neurontin/Gabapentin...Hello, My dermatologist decided to put me on neurontin/gabapentin about 2 months ago and I take it like I need but I'm still having flare ups. And I'm also supposed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How do you put deodorant on correctly?...Does anyone else have an ocd issue about sweating so you put too much deodorant on then you get the bumps from it? Sometimes I wonder if I'm even putting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Shaving...In anyone's experience is it better to use a regular razor, razor with lubricating strips, or an electric razor to shave? Which one and why. And if you use a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Clothing Indents...Does anyone else get indentations of their clothing on their skin? Or am I the only person who does?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Best Underwear Types...So, I was looking and I couldn't really find a discussion on this forum about what are the best underwear types for someone with eczema. Whether it's bikini, briefs, hi-cut...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Bra Question...Do any of you girls with ad have the same issue where you have to wear bras super loose so they won't rub up against you? Because I do and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentsGeneral DiscussionsCoping
A Taste of Life with Atopic Dermatitis...It was a cold wintery January morning in Toronto, Canada. At 7:00 AM the sound of the alarm when off. Typically, I like to hit the snooze button (a couple...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Eye skin help!...Just finishing a bout with Bacterial pink eye accompanying a respiratory infection. The skin on my eyelids an below my eyes took a hit. Any suggestion for gentle moisturizers safe...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Rules/Tips for Clothes for People with Dermatitis...Can anyone give me some rules or suggestions/tips for clothing for people with dermatitis? Because every time I wear denim jeans I have the worst pain as well as well...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
I found a cream on amazon ...After I had treatment for bowen decease I came out itchy rash on my hands and arms it was a side affect from the cream for the bowen decease and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSkincare ProductsCopingTreatments
My Experience Trying Snail Mucin...While I have never been one to shy away from trying new skincare trends, I must admit when I first heard of snail mucin, my first thought was, “Oh, wow…gross...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eyelid Eczema Flare Up and Allergies...Although having an eczema rash on just about any part of the body isn’t pleasant, to say the least, there are certain areas that are worse for me than others...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Food-Related Triggers With Eczema...Food is one of those elusive factors that can be mysterious and yet so impactful if we are not careful about monitoring what we eat when we get flares. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Duplixent and Medicare...I’m reaching that age after five years of having success with duplixent on my regular medical insurance that I can’t get answers about Medicare supplement drug plans that might help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGeneral Discussions
Why I Don't Like to Call Myself an Eczema Warrior...In the eczema and chronic illness community, we have a tendency to refer to ourselves as “warriors” (myself included). But lately, I’ve been thinking about this and coming to a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Mindfulness and Managing Stress-Related Flare Ups...Stress is an inevitable part of life. Unfortunately, stress is also one of my eczema triggers. It’s probably the most difficult one for me to manage. I think that is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of Weightlifting...Have you considered lifting weights? Well, if you think about it, weight training promotes healthy bones and muscles. When you have weak muscles and bones your body may struggle to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Advocate For Myself at a Doctor's Appointment...I am sure you have heard that the wisest of things to remember about real estate is – “location, location, location.” Well, my mantra for the wisest of things I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Did I Learn About Colloidal Oatmeal?...I often read various eczema-related publications for inspiration for article content. I like to try to stay current about what is going on in the world of atopic dermatitis, for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
