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Do your research. Stop looking only at the symptoms and start thinking about the root cause. In our case, food was the primary trigger, but there are so many other p ... read more
Jennifer Roberge
Founder, The Eczema Company, YoRo Naturals Eczema Age: 40 Female More than 5 years
5
WaterWipes Unscented Baby Wipes have the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance. They are hypoallergenic, fragrance- and paraben-free, and can even be used ... read more
Jamie Kim
Dermatology Physician Assistant, myitchychild.com Eczema Female
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What do you say when someone asks about your skin?
Food is a big trigger for me. So when I travel, I make sure I have eczema-friendly foods in my carry bag. I even pack a salmon and rice dinner when I fly!
Michelle Mills
@coachmichellemills Eczema Age: 26 Female More than 5 years
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Be open and honest about your living environment with your doctors. When I was a child, my mom was too embarrassed to tell our pediatrician that our house was very c ... read more
Drea
Eczema Coach, @fuxkeczema Eczema Age: 30 Female More than 5 years
3
Don’t push your child’s eczema under the rug. If kids ask about it, be open about what it is. Encourage teachers at school to be open about it, too, instead of “shus ... read more
Julie Zamora
Author, Patches, Kinderbutterflybooks.com Eczema Age: 36 Female 1 to 5 years
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I build time into my mornings so I can gently cleanse my face, use toner, some serum, and moisturizer. I want the feeling that my makeup is sitting on that layer of ... read more
Esther Hong
Actor/Model @estherhongeee Eczema Age: 25 Female More than 5 years
3
Many parents don’t realize that eczema is not an immediate response to food allergies. It can take 24 to 48 hours for a child’s skin to become inflamed after eating ... read more
Yasmin Bhasin, MD
Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology, Valley Hospital Eczema
2
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What’s your go-to remedy for itchy skin?
Don’t take long showers and don’t use hot water. Apply fragrance-free cream, oil, or ointment within three minutes of getting out of the shower so that the moisture ... read more
Yasmin Bhasin, MD
Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology, Valley Hospital Eczema
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We do wet wraps 2 to 3 times a week. For us, that means putting our daughter into damp PJs after a lukewarm bath and thoroughly applying Tubby Todd ointment all over ... read more
Rachel Mitchell
Pediatric & Maternity Sleep Consultant, mysweetsleeper.com Eczema Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
3
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
Helen Evangelista
@eczemafriend Eczema Age: 22 Female More than 5 years
5
Watching a show or movie (especially one that does not cause more stimulation) can help act as "white noise" to distract your mind from scratching. This trick can of ... read more
Abby Tai
Founder, Eczema Conquerors Coaching Eczema Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
3
Throughout my years with AD, the best thing I found to cover up my flares was Dermablend, which is generally used for covering up scars. I even used it to cover ecze ... read more
Joanne Litz
Co-Owner, Steelpony.com, Women's Clothing Eczema Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
2
Once a week, I massage jojoba oil into my scalp when my hair is wet and then pop on a microwavable heat cap (got it off Amazon) for about 20 minutes. It really helps ... read more
Dana Sellers
Blogger, beautyincolor.blog Eczema Age: 39 Female More than 5 years
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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
Yasmin Bhasin, MD
Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology, Valley Hospital Eczema
3
If your child is being treated by a pediatrician and isn’t getting better, ask for a referral to a specialist. You won’t hurt their feelings. And you want to get eff ... read more
Keri Kelley
Community Manager, Global Parents for Eczema Research Eczema Age: 41 More than 5 years
3
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
Jamie Kim
Dermatology Physician Assistant, myitchychild.com 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>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
Joanne Litz
Co-Owner, Steelpony.com, Women's Clothing Eczema Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
5
Don’t just accept what your pharmacy wants to charge. When I submitted my prescription, my pharmacy informed me the copay was $500. I told them right then and there ... read more
Joanne Litz
Co-Owner, Steelpony.com, Women's Clothing Eczema Age: 63 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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