Category: Atopic Dermatitis

In the sixth grade, I had an eye-opening experience that made me truly understand what it meant to live with eczema. It all started when my family moved to a new state, which I initially saw as an extended summer adventure. As the new kid at school, I had to navigate making new friends, getting to know new teachers, and dealing with the added challenge of having braces. Meanwhile, my mom began
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The Sisterhood of Having Eczema

I have a unique connection between The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and all the girls I know who have atopic dermatitis, or eczema. I like to call it the eczema bond, a phrase that I came up with myself. It's a bond that I share with my mother, my baby sister, and my best friends, both here and in another place. If I only had my personal experience to go off of, I would think that eczema
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I constantly find myself discussing the practice of layering clothes and how it helps to conceal my skin from others and prevent me from scratching at it. This has become an essential part of my routine to protect myself. However, when it comes to protecting your skin, there are other aspects of your routine that can be considered as layering. Eczema: Everything You Need To Know After showering,
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I may not be an expert in medicine, but I often find myself being asked how I keep my skin so clear. My response is always the same and straightforward: I use steroids. Until I decide otherwise, steroids are the main products that make a significant difference in the smoothness of my skin. They are my last resort. However, for some people, steroids are not their last resort. I understand the
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People with atopic dermatitis are advised to avoid certain things, such as consuming foods with nuts, wheat, and milk, and using soaps and lotions with strong fragrances. Additionally, it is recommended not to take long showers. One dermatologist specifically suggested showering for no longer than 10 minutes, with an ideal duration of 5 to 15 minutes. This recommendation strongly resonated with
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I have been using oatmeal products for my skin ever since middle school, and it always feels good. However, I often wonder why oatmeal is recommended for eczema. Many internet posts suggest making oatmeal baths to soothe dry, itchy, and irritated skin, but they never explain why oatmeal is effective. This curiosity led me to question why oatmeal products are often touted as a temporary solution
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Having a body when I'm sick feels painful, while feeling sad makes it seem like I don't have a body at all. I bring up the concept of summer, sadness, skin, and sickness to better understand my observations. Being back home for the past few months has exposed me to my eczema triggers. Extreme weather changes, strong scents, and chafing in unbearable heat are details I've come to know because I
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