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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...