I used to use makeup to cover flare-ups on my face. But I found that the makeup would irritate my skin even more. Now, I have just become comfortable with being who ... read more

When you are looking for an allergist or dermatologist, ask if there is someone in the practice who focuses on AD. Treating AD can be time-consuming and complex. You ... read more

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

When I used to have severe flares I would scratch my skin while I was sleeping but trained myself out of this unconscious habit. Right before sleep while lying in be ... read more

I ask my boyfriend to take care with the products he uses since they can trigger a reaction in me. He’ll send me a link for approval if he’s buying stuff or I’ll giv ... read more

I keep multiple cool-air humidifiers stationed throughout my apartment during the winter since the blasting radiators steal so much moisture from my skin. I use bott ... read more

No matter how much you love hot showers, try to reduce the temperature of the water. Hot water and long showers dry out the skin.

Coconut is wonderful to massage into your skin as soon as you come out of the shower. But the oil can stain your clothes. Try doing this at night before getting into ... read more

If I have a flare on my face and absolutely have to go in front of the camera or out somewhere important, I use a green-tinted concealer, which color corrects the re ... read more

Keep a journal that documents everything, including when you or your child flares, what makes you or them flare, and photos to show what those flares look like. Brin ... read more

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

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

Teaching your child breathing techniques at an early age can help them deal with itching and the general overwhelm that comes with having eczema.

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

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

When my hands start to itch, I go straight to the bathroom, remove whatever rings I’m wearing, put my hands under lukewarm water for about 30 seconds, pat them dry, ... read more

I recommend keeping an eczema tracker for at least one month. This is something you can do in a journal or set up in a spreadsheet. Every day, write down how you sle ... 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

Change your eating habits and stay away from anything made or sprayed with chemicals, if you can.