By the Numbers: Symptoms and Complications...Just over 400 individuals with AD completed the online AD In America 2018 survey. This survey gathered information about their symptoms and diagnosis journey, as well as their quality of...reactions4comments
How to Find the Best Soaps For Eczema...Cleansing and sanitation are so important when you have eczema! But sometimes, the search for a safe formula that won't sting can make one dubious when it comes to selecting...reactions3comments
Eating During the Holidays ...Having atopic dermatitis means that there may be some food allergies lurking beneath the surface. If you have problems with gluten, or any other autoimmune difficulties, eating during the holidays...reactionscomments
Caring For Others...Caring for others is always hard. It's especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It's hard to find a good balance. You want to be there for...reactionscomments
Partying Too Hard With AD...My daughter, Tamia, has a little cousin who is very close in age to her. They are four days apart. In April, Tamia and her (slightly) younger cousin both celebrated...reactionscomments
Fast Food and Friends...I have a very strict diet because of my eczema. I don’t eat meat, with the exception of pork. I avoid most fast food and don’t drink soda. At first...reactionscomments
In Case You Missed It: Notes from the Community...We know there's a lot going on with Eczema Awareness Month in October and the holidays fast approaching, but we've seen so much great engagement coming from our community members...reactionscomments
It's The Little Things...There are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping me afloat with so many life changes - leaving my...reactionscomments
Discovering Baby Allergies...My first daughter was born healthy and is still healthy. She doesn't have any food allergies, autoimmune disorders, chronic health conditions, etc. She's easy for me to deal with: restaurants, play dates...reactionscomments
What Eczema Has Taught Me About Happiness...Eczema has taught me so much about happiness. About what it truly means to experience unconditional love and joy for life. To be grateful for my life despite all the...reactionscomments
Visualizing Your Best Life...When I was bedridden from Topical Steroids Withdrawal (TSW), I would visualize myself already healed – having smooth and healthy skin, wearing shorts, going swimming, getting a tan, being happy...reactionscomments
Is This Dermatitis or What?...Skin issues often get short shrift in the health world because they're "not that bad" when compared to "actual diseases" but there are a lot of challenges that come with...reactionscomments
Antioxidant-Packed Blueberry Cacao Oatmeal For Healthy Skin...Did you know that there are many benefits to eating oats first thing in the morning every day? Oats improve digestion, are a great source of nutrition, and improve weight...reactionscomments
Choosing the Right Makeup with Atopic Dermatitis - Shopping...We all want makeup to help us look good with skin issues. It can take time, so be prepared to make a day of it. Go all out and have...reactionscomments
Disappointments and Wasting Time...Recently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless and while I know I shouldn't compare myself, I really wanted...reactions6comments
Priority Review for Dupixent in Adolescents...Dupixent® (dupilumab) is a medication that is currently being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adolescents (aged 12 to 17) with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis...reactionscomments
Intermittent Fasting & Eczema...Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a type of eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. It doesn’t emphasize what you should eat, but rather what time you should...reactions3comments
Ditch the Itch! 11+ Ways to Ease Eczema Itchiness...Your skin feels dry, tight, easily irritated, and itchy. So what’s the most natural thing to do? You scratch to calm the itch. Yet the more you scratch, the worse...reactions12comments
My Wedding Experience...Weddings...Need I say more? It's apparently wedding season. I wasn't aware of this. Nor was I prepared for it - at all. This time of the year isn't my favorite...reactionscomments
The Microbiome in Dermatology...Your skin is your largest organ, with a specific purpose of protecting your insides from the outside world. It is a barrier against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic creatures...reactionscomments