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Just because something says it’s for sensitive skin doesn’t mean it will be okay for you to use. I’ve learned what my triggers are and read labels to make sure produ ... read more
Dana Sellers
Blogger, beautyincolor.blog Eczema Age: 39 Female More than 5 years
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I made the mistake of skipping doses or being two days late on my injections. I didn’t realize how big an effect it would have. So write down on your phone calendar ... read more
Helen Evangelista
@eczemafriend Eczema Age: 22 Female More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What do you say when someone asks about your skin?
Children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have depression, anxiety, or conduct disorders than children without it. Make sure that you are su ... read more
Abby Tai
Founder, Eczema Conquerors Coaching Eczema Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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If your doctor prescribes a topical steroid, apply it only to the areas that are flared. Smearing it all over a broad area of unaffected skin can unnecessarily expos ... read more
Kanwaljit Brar, MD
Pediatric Allergist, Assistant Professor, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, NYU Langone Eczema Female
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If you notice symptoms of staph infection — for me it shows up as little bumps and starts spreading and oozing right away — get antibiotics ASAP. If your doctor can’ ... read more
Ashley Ann Lora
Eczema Advocate and Consultant @ashleyannlora Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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I know how difficult this can be, but if you develop an eczema flare, my biggest piece of advice is to never start scratching. Because once you scratch, it triggers ... read more
Michelle Mills
@coachmichellemills Eczema Age: 26 Female More than 5 years
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Spray hand sanitizer on the skin that itches. It relieves it quickly.
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Consider changing laundry detergents. We had previously bought "gentle" laundry detergents such as Dreft, but found out it was actually making our daughter's AD wors ... read more
Rachel Mitchell
Pediatric & Maternity Sleep Consultant, mysweetsleeper.com Eczema Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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Vaseline and Aquaphor both contain petrolatum, which creates a physical barrier and helps trap moisture in the skin. Aquaphor, however, contains lanolin (a type of f ... read more
Jamie Kim
Dermatology Physician Assistant, myitchychild.com Eczema Female
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When my hands start to itch and I’m around my partner, I’ll say “Hey babe, hold my hands tight so I can feel the pressure.” The compression distracts my mind and les ... read more
Ashley Ann Lora
Eczema Advocate and Consultant @ashleyannlora Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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I’m a teacher and before my son was diagnosed, I had some students with eczema and really didn’t think much of it. I figured it was a rash. Don’t assume people get i ... read more
Julie Zamora
Author, Patches, Kinderbutterflybooks.com Eczema Age: 36 Female 1 to 5 years
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Anyone who offers you a step-by-step “answer” to healing your eczema might be bamboozling you. There is no such thing as a step-by-step process toward healing. There ... read more
Ashley Ann Lora
Eczema Advocate and Consultant @ashleyannlora Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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I have eczema and so does one of my daughters. I make sure that even my daughter who doesn’t have eczema uses the same gentle, fragrance-free products that we do, ju ... read more
Drea
Eczema Coach, @fuxkeczema Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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A fragrance-free cream moisturizer for sensitive skin should be sufficient most of the year. But if you want extra protection in the winter, go for ointment. CeraVe ... read more
Kanwaljit Brar, MD
Pediatric Allergist, Assistant Professor, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, NYU Langone Eczema Female
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Remember — healing doesn’t equal cure, but it can equal management to the point where you’re at peace with your condition.
Ashley Ann Lora
Eczema Advocate and Consultant @ashleyannlora Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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Avoiding foods you suspect might be eczema triggers for your child could lead to life-threatening food allergies later in their life. If you are considering food eli ... read more
Kanwaljit Brar, MD
Pediatric Allergist, Assistant Professor, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, NYU Langone Eczema Female
5
Fast Fact
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but AD is actually the most common type of eczema (a term that refers to a group of skin conditions).
AtopicDermatitis.net
<p>Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but AD is actually the most common type of eczema (a term that refers to a group of skin conditions).</p>Even though I have eczema on my face, one of the wonderful things is that I have a great smile. So, I make sure to lead with that smile.
Drea
Eczema Coach, @fuxkeczema Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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Alcohol is a big trigger for me. Even if I drink a small amount, I feel itchy the next day. Maybe one day I will try to figure out if there is a specific alcohol tha ... read more
Drea
Eczema Coach, @fuxkeczema Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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It took me 22 years to think outside of the treatment I was prescribed. 22 years to research “eczema” on Google. 22 years to find my community. 22 years to demand a ... read more
Ashley Ann Lora
AD Advocate and Consultant @ashleyannlora Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
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