Category: eczema

Emilie Chho, 27, has had atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) since she was an infant. In elementary school, she began using steroid creams to ease her itchiness and discomfort. “The rashes made me self-conscious, and the itching made it hard to sleep, but the topical steroids would always clear things up,” says Chho, a medical-surgical… Continue reading What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal in Atopic Dermatitis Treatment?

If you’re living with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, you know that a bad episode of itchiness and inflammation can subside only to flare up again — often worse than before. “With atopic dermatitis, an overall worsening state could mean someone is experiencing an increase in baseline severity of their flares, they’re seeing… Continue reading Ways You’re Making Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Worse

Atopic dermatitis can flare up any day of the year, causing scaly patches of extremely dry, itchy, inflamed skin. But for many people living with atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, the winter months can be especially challenging. With atopic dermatitis, the skin barrier is “compromised,” meaning it doesn’t do an adequate job of keeping… Continue reading Eczema in Cold Weather: How to Prevent Winter Flares

Your eczema has flared up, and despite keeping your skin clean and moisturized, and avoiding the irritants that can trigger the red, itchy and painful skin symptoms of the condition, you can’t find any relief. What’s next? One option your doctor may recommend is to apply a topical corticosteroid, also known as a steroid, to ease redness, itchiness,… Continue reading What Are Topical Steroids, and Do You Need One to Manage Eczema?

If you have eczema or atopic dermatitis, you’ve probably mostly been managing the condition on your own by avoiding triggers and finding ways, by trial and error, to ease itchy, inflamed skin. You don’t have to go it alone, though. Treating eczema and atopic dermatitis and preventing flare-ups can be confusing and overwhelming. That’s why… Continue reading Types of Doctors You Should Have on Your Eczema Care Team

If you’re living with eczema or atopic dermatitis, you know targeting your triggers and keeping your skin moisturized are two essentials for happy, healthy skin. When it comes to eczema triggers, there are some known culprits — think fragrance, laundry detergent, hot or cold weather, and even stress — notes the National Eczema Association. Yet what… Continue reading Tips for Using an Elimination Diet to Determine the Root Cause of Eczema

Even for the most seasoned travelers, going on a trip can be stressful: Flights can get cancelled or delayed, you may have to lug around heavy suitcases, and the weather can throw a wrench into your plans. And that’s without accounting for any chronic health conditions you have to manage in the midst of it… Continue reading 6 Tips for Traveling With Severe Eczema

About 10 percent of people will develop eczema in their lifetimes, according to the National Eczema Association. The condition, which causes red, itchy, and painful skin, can make hair removal via shaving, waxing, and laser treatments problematic. “Hair removal can irritate the skin because the skin’s surface is damaged in the process,” says Sheila Farhang,… Continue reading 6 Tips for Safe Hair Removal With Severe Eczema| Everyday Health

Of all the places on the body to have itchy, inflamed patches of atopic dermatitis (also called eczema), the face and neck are among the most visible — and bothersome. “It’s not uncommon for people to have eczema on the face or neck, and sometimes it’s a little more prevalent in certain groups,” says Joy Wan, MD,… Continue reading Eczema on the Face and Neck: Triggers and Treatment

While the COVID-19 vaccines put us closer to safely returning to normal life, some people do experience side effects after receiving the shot. If you have atopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema), you may be wondering if these new vaccines are recommended for you and what you should know before you receive one.… Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccines for People With Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): 8 Must-Know Facts