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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigmaCoping
Impolite Looks and Comments...How do you handle impolite looks or remarks about your skin? Any tips for how to respond in these situations?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesStigma
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’...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
First Time Mommy’s First Attempts to “Fix” It...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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I think I have atopic dermatitis. What should I do?...Looking for advice on what to do and where to go....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments