My Experience With Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia UniversalisWhen I lost all my hair over the course of three weeks, I questioned every aspect of my life — trying to...reactions7comments
You Are Worthy Of Clear SkinIs it possible that we become so comfortable in pain and identify with our illness so much, that we become afraid to...reactionscomments
Hot FeetI have hot feet. It can be embarrassing and is something that I am always constantly aware of. Since I can remember, I...reactionscomments
How I Manage the Cost of My Eczema TreatmentsThe cost of having a medical illness is expensive. As someone who worked in healthcare before and saw people going to the...reactionscomments
Skin of Color - InclusivityDuring the pandemic, our lives were fiercely halted. Many were left without jobs while also facing other harsh realities. One unexpected, but...reactions5comments
Having a Therapist to Cope With EczemaI wanted to see a therapist for a long time, but I was always afraid of what people would think of me...reactionscomments
Life Without Eczema: Good or Bad?Life without eczema... As much gratitude that I have for my eczema lessons and the person it pushed me to be, I...reactions1comment
Papering Over the CracksWe are rapidly heading into the colder seasons, and our challenges in managing our conditions will need to change. We focus on...reactions1comment
The Eczema Community: Different But ConnectedWhat's something that you feel is universal to the eczema community? As a long-time eczema patient, I wanted to share some thoughts...reactions1comment
The Skinny on ConfidenceEczema is hardly something anyone wishes upon themselves. Within our social media maze of acceptance and what is deemed 'attractive,' we voluntarily...reactions1comment
The Hands of EczemaWhen I was a child, there were times when my hands were soft, almost normal, in between the almost constant terrible flares...reactions1comment
Beauty Standards & EczemaBefore we find out who we are, it's important to know who and what we are not. At a young age, we...reactions1comment
Is Natural Healing Enough?Is natural healing enough? It seems to be the hot-button question in the community right now. Is natural healing enough for TSW?...reactions1comment
Using Mindfulness to Help Cope with EczemaLiving with eczema is stressful, especially if you do not have proper support or outlets. With the cost of some medications being...reactions1comment
The Power of Unveiling EczemaLike many of us, the relationship with our mirror is a tricky one. I cringe in the morning, awaiting what inflamed or...reactionscomments
There Is Nothing Worse than Facial EczemaOther than having an illness that threatens your life expectancy, or one that gives rise to excessive pain, I sincerely believe that...reactions6comments
PAINAs an eczema sufferer with chronic eczema, I would like to address the feeling of PAIN. Pain comes in goes but constantly...reactionscomments
Crash and Burn to Bloom AgainWe know we’ve heard it all before. We see it with our own eyes in nature that surrounds us, but we neglect...reactions2comments
Eczema: Our Yoda of the SkinWhen facing such a rollercoaster, as eczema can be, we tend to lose sight of how it molds us for the better...reactionscomments
The Things We Leave Behind: Eczema & GriefWhen we go through any chronic illness, there are so many things we feel we "leave behind," adding an entire element of...reactions2comments