How to Become YOUR Own Advocate with Your Dermatologist...Finding the right doctor that you feel comfortable with, and trust is very important. Sometimes that be can a challenge. I recall when I was pregnant with my second child, my...reactionscomments
The Trouble With Sleep Deprivation...Eczema can have a major impact on a person’s sleep. My sleep is always broken and if I am lucky, I might get around 3/4 hours of sleep every night...reactions3comments
What is this?...Going on 8 months of this stuff. Randomly shows up overnight or within about 30 minutes when I’m awake....reactions1reply
Help a Fellow Community Member by Sharing Your Tips!...A life with atopic dermatitis is inconvenient, frustrating, and uncomfortable. It's so much more than that too, impacting small day-to-day things like what you wear, the products you use, the...reactionscomments
How To Support A Loved One With Eczema...Just as with anything in life, but particularly the more unpleasant experiences we go through, such as eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), having support from those close to us...reactionscomments
Prescription Treatment Options for Mild to Severe Atopic Dermatitis...Atopic dermatitis is also known as eczema. It is a common skin condition that causes red, itchy, and inflamed skin. Non-prescription treatments and at-home remedies can provide relief for some...
Non-Prescription Treatment Options for Mild to Severe Atopic Dermatitis...Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition. It produces red, itchy, and inflamed skin. Prescription medicines are often necessary. But there are also many non-prescription options for managing...
Great grandson has eczema...My great grandson has eczema. We have tried topical steroid creams to no avail. His little legs are covered in scratch marks. He is 1 1/2 years old. I do...reactions1replyGeneral Discussions
Stress Relief Breathing Techniques...Just moments before I filmed this video, I experienced a dangerous incident on the road. Another car abruptly cut in front of me, jeopardizing the safety of myself and my...reactionscomments
Welcome! Please introduce yourself!...We want to get to know you and learn more about each other's lives and journeys with atopic dermatitis. [Reminder: please do NOT include any personal information, such as your...reactions9replies
4 Tips for a Pleasant Sleep Despite Itching at Night...Waking up refreshed is often a luxury for the eczema warrior who’s scratching seems to ignite in the night. For me, I think that all the repression of my scratching...reactions2comments
How have you managed your eczema differently through the years?...As a child, your parents may have been in charge of your eczema care. As you grew up, it became more and more your own responsibility. How has that changed?...reactions4repliesCoping
I have tried everything...This is shoulder acne. I have tried letting benzoyl peroxide sit like a mask on it. I have exfoliated it with mud, salicylic acid, and lactic acid masks, I have...reactions3repliesDiagnosisFlaresTreatments
My Top Tips to Prepare for Your Dermatologist Appointment...Hindsight really is a wonderful thing. If I could turn back time I definitely would. When I was a child, my visits to the dermatologist would be quick and fleeting. I...reactionscomments
Methotrexate injections...Does anyone have problems with there eyes since using methotrexate injections?...reactions1replyTreatments
3 Ways to Socialize Like A Champ With Eczema...Ever tried to walk a tightrope over a sea of snakes and spiders crawling all over your skin? Neither have I! Haha. Socializing with eczema has often felt like that...reactionscomments
Facing Dermatology Anxiety After A Long Break...As someone who deals with eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) daily, you’d think I’d be used to dermatologist visits quite often. But the truth is, since going through TSW...reactionscomments
Any ideas if this could be dermatitis ...I’ve been to the doctors recently to have my skin looked at. The doctor I’ve seen said it’s nothing sinister but will refer me to another doctor as he doesn’t...reactions1reply
My Unusual Food Triggers...I was having a bit of a difficult time deciding what to write about this month. I usually come up with ideas that I source from the website forums and...reactions4comments
