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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding the silver lining...Do you appreciate things more after having atopic dermatitis? What do you appreciate most in your life?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGeneral 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is the difference between eczema and rosacea?...Can they be confused with one another?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesGeneral DiscussionsDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments