TSW: Myth or Fact?...Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) has been a hot topic for a while now. I write about it often seeing as I am in the community. I grew up with eczema...reactions3comments
How Has Blue Light Affected My Sleep and Eczema?...“Anti-blue light” is a term used to describe measures taken to limit exposure to blue light. But what exactly is blue light, and how does it relate to eczema? Blue...reactionscomments
Eczema and Comorbidities ...What other conditions do you live with in addition to atopic dermatitis?...reactions6replies
Managing My Skin With All the Usual Meds...Apart from the new biologic treatments, I have pretty much tried every medication on the market to help with my eczema. I have chosen not to go down the route...reactionscomments
My Eczema Is Very Uncomfortable...My chronic condition is painful both physically and emotionally and its very unpredictable. Sharing my pain to others is not always easy as I am not fond of focusing on...reactions1comment
Neurontin/Gabapentin...Hello, My dermatologist decided to put me on neurontin/gabapentin about 2 months ago and I take it like I need but I'm still having flare ups. And I'm also supposed...reactions1reply
How do you put deodorant on correctly?...Does anyone else have an ocd issue about sweating so you put too much deodorant on then you get the bumps from it? Sometimes I wonder if I'm even putting...reactions1reply
Shaving...In anyone's experience is it better to use a regular razor, razor with lubricating strips, or an electric razor to shave? Which one and why. And if you use a...reactions6replies
Clothing Indents...Does anyone else get indentations of their clothing on their skin? Or am I the only person who does?...reactions8replies
Best Underwear Types...So, I was looking and I couldn't really find a discussion on this forum about what are the best underwear types for someone with eczema. Whether it's bikini, briefs, hi-cut...reactions1reply
Bra Question...Do any of you girls with ad have the same issue where you have to wear bras super loose so they won't rub up against you? Because I do and...reactions1replyTreatmentsGeneral DiscussionsCoping
A Taste of Life with Atopic Dermatitis...It was a cold wintery January morning in Toronto, Canada. At 7:00 AM the sound of the alarm when off. Typically, I like to hit the snooze button (a couple...reactions5comments
Eye skin help!...Just finishing a bout with Bacterial pink eye accompanying a respiratory infection. The skin on my eyelids an below my eyes took a hit. Any suggestion for gentle moisturizers safe...reactions6replies
Rules/Tips for Clothes for People with Dermatitis...Can anyone give me some rules or suggestions/tips for clothing for people with dermatitis? Because every time I wear denim jeans I have the worst pain as well as well...reactions22replies
I found a cream on amazon ...After I had treatment for bowen decease I came out itchy rash on my hands and arms it was a side affect from the cream for the bowen decease and...reactions2repliesTreatmentsSkincare ProductsCoping
My Experience Trying Snail Mucin...While I have never been one to shy away from trying new skincare trends, I must admit when I first heard of snail mucin, my first thought was, “Oh, wow…gross...reactionscomments
Eyelid Eczema Flare Up and Allergies...Although having an eczema rash on just about any part of the body isn’t pleasant, to say the least, there are certain areas that are worse for me than others...reactionscomments
Managing Food-Related Triggers With Eczema...Food is one of those elusive factors that can be mysterious and yet so impactful if we are not careful about monitoring what we eat when we get flares. In...reactionscomments
Duplixent and Medicare...I’m reaching that age after five years of having success with duplixent on my regular medical insurance that I can’t get answers about Medicare supplement drug plans that might help...reactions1replyGeneral Discussions
Why I Don't Like to Call Myself an Eczema Warrior...In the eczema and chronic illness community, we have a tendency to refer to ourselves as “warriors” (myself included). But lately, I’ve been thinking about this and coming to a...reactions4comments
