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

Part of the reason I dress the way I do and design clothes the way I do is because of my AD. I go for flowing, loose-fitting styles made from natural fibers so the a ... read more

We do a bath every other night to help keep our daughter’s skin clean and clear of dead skin, as we've noticed a bath every single night can dry out her skin even mo ... read more

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

If your child’s scalp is dry and scaly, gently massage mineral oil into it before bath time. Once the oil has had time to soak in and soften the scales, you can loos ... read more

I’ve learned to focus on managing my condition on a day-to-day basis instead of being stuck in the future, hopelessly searching for a cure. I’ve learned that I may n ... read more

Don't be afraid to "fire" your doctor if you’re not compatible. Sometimes, it can take a few tries before you find the right match.

When my son’s doctor prescribed a stronger steroid cream, he advised me to take two-week breaks to let Tristan’s skin rest. But when I stopped applying the hydrocort ... read more

Fragrance-free shampoos and conditioners are harder to find than fragrance-free skin products. After some searching, I found some made by Briogeo and Drunk Elephant. ... read more

Educating classmates about what eczema is and what it isn’t (it’s not contagious!) can help minimize bullying and make school days easier. Many parents have had grea ... read more

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

If you decide to try wet wrapping your child, consider using a Wrap-E-Soothe bodysuit instead of wrapping individual extremities with gauze. These bodysuits cover yo ... read more

I used to be mortified about my rough eczema skin when it came to being intimate. But now? My current partner massages healing oils into my skin as part of foreplay. ... read more

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.

Instead of digging into their itchy skin with their fingernails, teach your child to rub the itchy spot with the palm of their hand. If they can put some fragrance-f ... read more

I make a super-hydrating toner that's 2/3 rose water and 1/3 jojoba oil. You can get both on Amazon. I keep it in a spray bottle and spray it on my face after I clea ... read more

At my lowest point, I felt completely alone and misunderstood. I decided to start an Instagram page to help others and to also find support for me. So many people ha ... read more

Oil can be very soothing for your child’s eczema skin. But be careful which oils you use, since some are food-based and can trigger food allergies in children. Virgi ... read more

I know that when I eat too much dairy, I’ll probably have a flare-up. So I go light on cheese (it’s one of my favorite foods) and use non-dairy creamers in my coffee ... read more