What “must have” eczema fighting items do you carry in your bag?...What items do you never leave home without that help in the event of an atopic eczema flare or help prevent a flare when you are out and about?...reactions3repliesTravelFlares
Unhelpful Advice..."Why is his head so flaky all the time? Why don't you shampoo everyday?""You know what cured me? Coconut oil!""You should cut out dairy/soy/gluten/meat.""I have this great new lotion you...reactionscomments
Trying Something New...Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with eczema about 2 years ago. My derm gave me one expensive cream/ointment after another and no relief. I no longer would wear capris or...reactions1comment
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly Diagnosed...It can often be very challenging to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your doctor at your first appointment. Community members have...reactionscomments
Dealing With The Shame of Having Eczema...When your skin is covered in rashes that look like they could be the result of a bacterial infection, it’s very hard to feel proud of yourself. At least that...reactionscomments
Skincare Routine for Travel...One of the most daunting things while traveling with eczema is not having regular access to your go-to skincare products especially if you run out while you're overseas. In the...reactionscomments
Tips for Cracked Skin on the Neck...At some point in their lives, those with chronic eczema can develop a cracked neck due to weather, food allergies, or contact dermatitis. This can be a very stressful situation...reactionscomments
Vitamin D for Itchy Skin...Vitamin D is famous for building bones by helping with calcium absorption. But, did you know that it can also help with skin problems from atopic dermatitis? It has many...reactions2comments
Allergic to Cetaphil and A-Derma...Hey. I just recently signed up for this forum. I am a 26 year old male and I have been hit pretty hard with my Atopic eczema for the past...reactions1replySkincare ProductsTreatmentsAllergies
Derma Kure Creme...I found a creme called Derma Kure in Guatemala last year and it is the best treatment I have found so far for my dermatitis on my hands. It is...reactions1replySkincare Products
Habitually Scratching...Having been a witness to some major skin itching in my life, I came to the conclusion that it can become a habit. The dictionary describes a habit as a...reactionscomments
Bedding Options for Atopic Eczema...It has been a long day and all you want to do is climb into your bed and fall into a deep sleep. Instead, you find yourself tossing and turning...reactions2comments
Sun Protection and Natural Sunburn Treatments That I like Using for My Eczema...When it comes to finding the perfect sunscreens for my sensitive skin, it can sometimes be a bit hard to find a good formula that both contain ingredients protective enough...reactionscomments
Eating Well with Atopic Dermatitis...So many of our foods come with a lot of ingredients that we are not so sure about. We wonder if food can heal our skin. Relax, this is not...reactionscomments
Managing Hand Eczema...Eczema can appear anywhere on the body, but it's particularly bothersome when it shows up on the hands. We use our hands daily and for so many things that having...reactions1comment
Good Problems Part II...Read the beginning of Peter's journey in Good Problems Part I Essential things that I used everyday and taken for granted, most of my family in the Philippines have never...reactionscomments
Good Problems Part I...In the fall of 1994 as I was starting my freshmen year in high school, I moved to a new town, I didn't know anyone I didn't have any friends...reactions1comment
The Soundtrack to My Angry Phase of Eczema...Sometimes we all need something to relate to when we’re going through tough times. During my formative years as a child to a young adult in my twenties, one of...reactionscomments
The Underwear Dilemma – Over the Shoulder Holders...Lacey can be lovely, but what about when it causes skin irritations? If you have skin-related allergies, or atopic dermatitis, finding a good bra can be a problem. There is...reactionscomments
Reality Check...It'd been a busy few weeks for me. I was traveling for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) events, working and dealing with school. Needless to say, I was stressed. I wasn't...reactionscomments
