How to Help Your Child Cope With Eczema...I know the effects of eczema because I lived with them. I had to screen friends’ houses for pets because I was so allergic and a flare-up was a given...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental Health...Fermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Feelings of Guilt with Childhood Dermatitis...I was writing a blog about whether a child will outgrow atopic dermatitis and kept getting stuck. My fingers felt heavy. I remembered exactly how I felt when we found...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Karen Hoyt...Karen was previously a health leader on AtopicDermatitis.net. I’m Karen Hoyt and skin disease runs in my family. My experience with atopic dermatitis spans across 3 generations. That includes my...
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Pregnancy and Eczema...It had been 1 year since my last flare up…I was beginning to think that I no longer suffered from eczema. Although, I knew I wasn’t in the clear 100%...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nav Gosal...I am Nav Gosal, creator of Eczema Tracker app and a mother of a child with moderate to severe eczema. Despite mild eczema being a part of our family for generations, I was...
Stefanie Bord...Stefanie was previously a health leader on AtopicDermatitis.net. I've been dealing with atopic dermatitis for about twenty years now, since I was in high school. It was completely embarrassing. I...
Sweat and Scratching Go Together Like...Nothing!...Sweating and scratching. Nope. They just don’t vibe. Not even for just us eczema sufferers. For anyone! Think about it… out for a run and have an itch on your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost Healthcare...Prescriptions, scent free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring for someone with atopic dermatitis expensive. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Living with Eczema...I lived with severe eczema for a long time. I can’t say an exact amount of time for how long it was severe because eczema is tricky. Just when I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
She Said "Ew"...I’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to soothe the pain and itching, but unfortunately, not many products have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What is the Aron Regimen?...The Aron Regimen is named for Dr. Richard Aron, a dermatologist based in the UK who has been treating atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, for forty years. Dr. Aron...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Quality of Life...It is estimated that at least 3% of the U.S. population has atopic dermatitis (eczema), the chronic, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by an intense itching. The prevalence of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer, Sunscreen, and... "Snakeskin"...When one thinks of the beach I bet a few common things come to mind. The ocean, swimming, sunscreen, and fun are all associated with the beach, right? A word...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
AD & Pain...How do you manage the pain of your atopic dermatitis/eczema on the bad days?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSymptoms
Check Out the Q&A Feature...Have a question about atopic dermatitis/eczema and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Burden of Living with Atopic Dermatitis...Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition that creates a significant burden on those who are affected by it, as well as their family members. Physically, AD causes the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pets and Eczema…Do They Mix?...I was 12 years old. I had been living with eczema, asthma, and allergies for seven years and everyone was used to it by now. I got out of dusting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments