The Drug Pamphlet Part 2...Reading all of the information and instructions that come with medications or prescriptions can feel kind of overwhelming. No matter how you approach it, I’ve got some personal ideas about...reactionscomments
Self Confidence and Self Consciousness...On top of all of the normal, everyday worries of hair, nails, what to wear, what to eat, being too thin, being too thick, etc. Those of us with atopic...reactionscomments
What Is the Atopic March?...The atopic march, or allergic march, refers to the progression and accumulation of atopic conditions as an individual (usually a child) gets older. Much more research needs to be done...reactionscomments
Mindfulness for Atopic Dermatitis...I feel like this should be written in a softer smoother font with gentle curves. That's because when we think about scratching, harsh images may come to mind. I can...reactionscomments
How I Wish Dermatologists Would Handle Appointments with Eczema Patients...My name is Terry and I am from the Bay Area of California, USA. When I developed eczema at the age of 5, my life quickly became a series of...reactions6comments
Should Steroids Be out of the Question When It Comes to Eczema Treatment?...Steroids. They are the bane of our existence as people with chronic eczema. We all have lived through the false hope and disappointment of being prescribed endless supplies of steroids...reactionscomments
The Underwear Dilemma – Below the Belt...Listen, I know that this subject may be a bit awkward. Honestly though, it just seems fitting to cover the topic of what covers our, you know – that business...reactionscomments
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Mental Health...I've lived with atopic eczema since I was a child. While my flaring is less severe now that I am older, it's still pretty obvious. You can tell something is...reactionscomments
Finding the silver lining...Do you appreciate things more after having atopic dermatitis? What do you appreciate most in your life?...reactions1replyGeneral Discussions
Dragon Skin...I've had atopic dermatitis since at least high school. I say "at least" because I always just assumed it was dry skin and everyone had something like that on their...reactionscomments
What is the difference between eczema and rosacea?...Can they be confused with one another?...reactions1replyDiagnosisGeneral Discussions
Hard Water and Eczema Symptoms...The other day, as I was doggedly trying to work while simultaneously scratching my back as (in)effectively as one might expect with a fluffy, hypoallergenic pillow, I started daydreaming about...reactionscomments
Does hard water irritate your atopic dermatitis?...Does anyone find that the hard water at their house irritates their atopic dermatitis? Has anyone tried to install a water softener? If so, has that helped?...reactions4repliesTriggersBathing
The Drug Pamphlet Part 1...It seems like the literature that comes with a medicine contains more than enough instructions. There are also backup instructions. Then they throw up cautions. But wait, just in case...reactionscomments
Leaves of 3, Let Them Be! Avoiding Poison Ivy with AD..."Can I go out in the woods and play?" In this day of constant screen time entertainment, these words can be golden to a modern parent's ears. My son loved...reactionscomments
A Prescription for Plastic Wrap!?...I recently had a bad eczema flare and was out of my usual medications to treat it. I also wasn't entirely sure if that's what was happening to me. I...reactionscomments
Searching for a Solution to my Child's Scalp Eczema...While the Selsun Blue solved the issue of the flakes and visibly dry scalp, the problem remained that her hair continued to be coarse and dry. I had restarted using the...reactionscomments
Emerging Areas of Research in Atopic Dermatitis...Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin condition. Commonly known as eczema, it is estimated to affect 10-25% of children and 2-8% of adults in affluent countries, including...reactionscomments
What can I use in place of coconut oil to help with dryness?...I am struggling with my AD more this year than I have in several years. I know I'm allergic to coconut, very much so, in fact. Skin tests, as well...reactions4repliesComplementary TreatmentsSkincare Products
Hot Tub Help...It’s been below freezing here in the Northeast. The kids have been excited to go into our hot tub. Chase insists that we should go into the hot tub when...reactionscomments