Surround yourself with people who will accept your child and see them as the most beautiful person on earth. Spend time with those who won’t be afraid to hug them.

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

Opt for a water softener to help remove minerals from your home’s water. Soft water is more ideal for bathing, as it won’t cause skin irritations like hard water can ... read more

Only in the past six years have I stopped hating on my eczema and started accepting it as a part of me. When it flares, I ask what is it my eczema is trying to tell ... 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

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

To prevent my son from scratching his skin raw at night, I purchased a pair of scratch mitten sleeves. These mittens were life changing. My little Houdini couldn't g ... read more

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

Over time, many people with AD develop an allergy to components in their skincare products, which can look and feel like an AD flare. You can try switching products, ... read more

The key to safe, effective topical steroid treatment is following instructions to a T. Dabbing cream on when you think of it or continuing to use what’s left over af ... 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

When people are drawn to ask about the rash on my face, I think of it as an opportunity to educate them. I tell them straight out I’m not contagious and how painful ... read more

I got through the pain of injections by reminding myself of the healing that was on the other side.

I tell them that I have dermatitis. The first thing people usually ask after that is, "Is it contagious?" So now I just say that right away.

If I have a flare and have to wear makeup, I wash my face, do my usual skincare routine, then apply a thick layer of Aquaphor to the trouble spots and let it stay th ... read more

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

Organizations like Global Parents for Eczema Research are a great source for learning about treatments that are on the horizon. Don’t be afraid to mention these poss ... read more

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

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