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?...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4repliesSkincare ProductsComplementary Treatments
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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
