Or Until It Stops Itching...My daughter and I were a skin scare specialist team. She made the appointments and I arrived to do my part. As the Nana, I was usually well rested, leaving...reactionscomments
Are You "Qualified" to Handle Skin Issues?...Some people just know things. You’ve seen them – all competent and the takey carey of business types. I really don’t think our family had enough information to deal with...reactionscomments
Teresa Alabata...My story begins in 1989. I was 5 years old and my family was staying with a family friend in LA on our way to Disneyland. We had arrived at...
Take the Online Health Resource Survey!...Managing a chronic health condition like atopic dermatitis can be overwhelming at times. How do you find reliable information? Where do you go to find a supportive community? What features...reactionscomments
Behavioral Health Management in Children with Atopic Eczema...Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 20% of children. For some children, the condition improves, however in others the symptoms may worsen and become a...reactionscomments
Camping With Atopic Eczema...In 2017 I was invited to attend a retreat for IBD patients. We camped out for a few days and while I loved the experience, unfortunately, my skin did not...reactionscomments
Household Chores With Atopic Eczema...With atopic eczema, it is important to protect yourself while doing chores around the house. With a few simple tips, you can keep your house clean and not irritate your...reactionscomments
Keeping Skin Moist in Dry Winter Weather...The heating unit has been running around the clock. It’s hard to keep the place warm when temperatures drop. Hot air is hot air. It doesn’t matter if your heat...reactions5comments
My Diagnosis Timeline...I remember I was 15 and at camp away from home when some rashy-looking bumps showed up on the inside of my arms. I thought, maybe it is from something...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...reactionscomments
Missy Neihart...Missy was previously an advocate on AtopicDermatitis.net. Hi! My name is Melissa (Missy) and I am a 24 year old EMT and Biochemistry student. I was diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis...
Eczema Innovators: An Interview With the Creator of Barrier Light...Joshua Han is founder and inventor of a device called Barrier Light. Inspired by his daughter who suffered from severe atopic dermatitis, he created Barrier Light to measure and track...reactionscomments
Tips for Handling the Gifts you Can’t Use...With names featuring words like “Magic,” “Beautiful,” “Wishes,” “Heaven,” and “Moonlight,” today’s bath products promise luxury, relaxation, rejuvenation, and beauty, which is likely why they’re considered a go-to gift for...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...reactionscomments
Ways to build self-esteem with AD?...What are some ways that help you boost your self-esteem? Do you have any suggestions for boosting the self-esteem of someone who has AD?...reactions2repliesCopingStigma
Impolite Looks and Comments...How do you handle impolite looks or remarks about your skin? Any tips for how to respond in these situations?...reactions7repliesStigma
Mother's Instincts in Proactive Prevention...After all the advice and opinions I received from family, friends, acquaintances, and associates, as well as my own research and recollections from my experiences with eczema and my siblings’...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...reactionscomments