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
Everyone Became a Mom Who Says "Stop Scratching"...One thing I wasn’t prepared for with atopic dermatitis was the authoritative tone that people started to take with me, even when they knew nothing about the condition (not that...reactionscomments
Atopic Dermatitis Caused by Lack of Mommy Instincts?...After hearing from my doctor that the light spots and blotches all over my (then almost three-month-old) baby’s face were evidence of healing, proof that the Selsun Blue that the...reactionscomments
Less is More (When it Comes to Using Products)...After weeks of using Aquaphor Baby Gentle Wash and Shampoo and Eucerine Baby Wash and Shampoo and Aveeno Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash (with colloidal oatmeal and soothing oat essence) for my...reactionscomments
I'm Flaring and That's Okay...Within these past few months, I have made so many life changes - from the loss of a relationship, moving (back) home, dietary changes, and changes in medications. You can...reactionscomments
Things I Did Because of my Atopic Dermatitis...It took a while for me to actually be diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, and in all of those years, not really knowing what it was and struggling and scratching and...reactions6comments
Could Selsun Blue Soothe Baby Eczema? One Mom’s Honest Review...With the voices of advice of so many near and dear, as well as some not so near or dear, and my doctor’s advice (which, while somewhat unorthodox, was at...reactions4comments
That Time I Made My Scalp Bleed...Most of the time, dermatitis seems like more of an annoyance to me than a serious medical issue (disclaimer: I know this isn't true for everyone but that is my...reactionscomments
When the Outside Isn't as Pretty...My first baby had a beautiful, round head and a quick, easy smile. Her skin literally glowed with a golden light, due to her preference for the beta-carotine rich baby...reactionscomments
My History of Skin Issues...I've always thought of myself as someone with good skin - this is not a humble brag, stay with me! I am not prone to breakouts, I don't get many...reactionscomments
I think I have atopic dermatitis. What should I do?...Looking for advice on what to do and where to go....reactions1replyDiagnosis
Can I Be Tested for Atopic Dermatitis?...During the diagnosis process, a dermatologist will conduct a medical history and physical exam to help determine if an individual has atopic dermatitis (AD) or to rule out other conditions...reactionscomments
10 Things Only People With Eczema Will Understand...Symptoms aren't always of the visual kind. You may still have other symptoms that are internal like pain, emotional distress, fatigue. People will ask you is that chickenpox or poison...reactionscomments
Eczema HEADquarters: The Scalp!...Dandruff-like flaking on the scalp can look much like regular dandruff, even though it is not the same thing. Dandruff can be caused by inflammation of an underlying condition like...reactions2comments