My Body, My Decision...As someone living with a chronic illness, I am constantly getting unwarranted advice. People are always suggesting a medication, a diet, a cream or an ointment I should try. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Paradigm Shift - No Relief After All...If you missed Part 1 of Paradigm Shift, click here! Then I grabbed my tube of topical steroids, hoping it would heal me like it normally did. And just like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Struggles of Having Eczema...Every day we hear from the community about the challenges of living with atopic eczema. Atopic eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by a dry...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caretaker Chronicles...As a parent of a child with atopic dermatitis, one of the hardest experiences is watching your child be itchy, aggravated, and uncomfortable. It's hard because you feel helpless, knowing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sometimes, When Nothing Works - Reset...Moisturizers, healing salves, steroid creams, light therapy, supplements… There are so many products and things that we can do to our skin that promise great results, and the more the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fall Recipes...What are your favorite recipes to make during the fall season? Are there any eczema-friendly ingredients that you like to use?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWeatherRecipes
Where can I find soft clothing that will not irritate my skin?...I have tried almost every lotion / ointment out there but nothing keeps my skin from getting irritated. So now I am trying to find new clothing....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGeneral DiscussionsTriggers
Probiotic Coconut Peanut Butter Berry Toast...Toast is one of my favorite breakfast foods because it is quick, easy, and very versatile! Also, depending on the type of bread you use, it can also be very...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Foundation Free with Atopic Dermatitis ..."Good skin care with atopic dermatitis can take some time and thought." Translation: This may not be so easy. We’ve been there and have learned a few tricks along the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acne or Eczema: How Do You Know?...Acne and eczema are skin conditions that can be uncomfortable, disfiguring and interfere with the quality of your life. How do you know which is which and what you can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breaking Up with My Food Triggers...If you would’ve told me two years ago that I would have quit drinking soda, stopped eating meat, with the exception of pork, no longer craved fast food, and fell...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Fault in My Clothes...I have an interesting sense of style. When I was a bit younger and even now people always thought I was a tomboy or some emo kid. In reality, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you ever been told it's "just eczema"?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyStigma
Proactive Prevention: Moisturizing Creams...An important part in preventing or lessening atopic dermatitis flare-ups is using moisturizers and creams that are best for your baby. When selecting a moisturizer, you should consider selecting one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Cats and Eczema...Like many with eczema I am particularly sensitive to cats and the allergens they produce. As a kid, we had to get rid of our pet, Zippy, because of this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips For Showering With Eczema...Anyone with eczema knows the stinging pain when it comes to trying to wash. Usually, there is a lot of the dread and doom as you approach your shower head...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Eczema Excuses for Strangers...Earlier this year I was in attendance at the National Eczema Association Expo in Chicago. While there, I was lucky enough to make a new friend that is also an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patient Burnout: The Real Deal or Nah?...You know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could. I was frustrated and sure, we're not in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Survived High School Despite Having Eczema (Anti-Bullying Post)...Hearing and reading stories about kids with eczema getting bullied to the point of them wanting to commit suicide is brand new to me. Growing up in the 1990s and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Perspectives of a Newly Diagnosed Adult: 51 Years Old...Last year I kept having my right hand itching, cracking, and pain. What the heck! I used everything and I mean everything! This year I went to the dermatologist and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments