Help a Fellow Community Member by Sharing Your Tips!A life with atopic dermatitis is inconvenient, frustrating, and uncomfortable. It's so much more than that too, impacting small day-to-day things like what you wear, the products you use, the... By AtopicDermatitis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Support A Loved One With EczemaJust as with anything in life, but particularly the more unpleasant experiences we go through, such as eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), having support from those close to us... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress Relief Breathing TechniquesJust moments before I filmed this video, I experienced a dangerous incident on the road. Another car abruptly cut in front of me, jeopardizing the safety of myself and my... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Tips for a Pleasant Sleep Despite Itching at NightWaking up refreshed is often a luxury for the eczema warrior who’s scratching seems to ignite in the night. For me, I think that all the repression of my scratching... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top Tips to Prepare for Your Dermatologist AppointmentHindsight really is a wonderful thing. If I could turn back time I definitely would. When I was a child, my visits to the dermatologist would be quick and fleeting. I... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Ways to Socialize Like A Champ With EczemaEver tried to walk a tightrope over a sea of snakes and spiders crawling all over your skin? Neither have I! Haha. Socializing with eczema has often felt like that... By Teresa Alabata3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing Dermatology Anxiety After A Long BreakAs someone who deals with eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) daily, you’d think I’d be used to dermatologist visits quite often. But the truth is, since going through TSW... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Unusual Food TriggersI was having a bit of a difficult time deciding what to write about this month. I usually come up with ideas that I source from the website forums and... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Briana Banos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing My Skin With All the Usual MedsApart 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... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Eczema Is Very UncomfortableMy 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... By Louise Fritz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Taste of Life with Atopic DermatitisIt 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... By Chava Bayla Wald3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Experience Trying Snail MucinWhile 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... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eyelid Eczema Flare Up and AllergiesAlthough 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... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Food-Related Triggers With EczemaFood 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... By Teresa Alabata2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Don't Like to Call Myself an Eczema WarriorIn 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... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Mindfulness and Managing Stress-Related Flare UpsStress is an inevitable part of life. Unfortunately, stress is also one of my eczema triggers. It’s probably the most difficult one for me to manage. I think that is... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Power of WeightliftingHave you considered lifting weights? Well, if you think about it, weight training promotes healthy bones and muscles. When you have weak muscles and bones your body may struggle to... By Peter Tapao1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Advocate For Myself at a Doctor's AppointmentI am sure you have heard that the wisest of things to remember about real estate is – “location, location, location.” Well, my mantra for the wisest of things I... By Liz R. Lebowitz, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments