Instead of scratching, wrap an ice cube in a paper towel and apply it to the itchy area.

We do a bath every other night to help keep our daughter’s skin clean and clear of dead skin, as we've noticed a bath every single night can dry out her skin even mo ... read more

Reduce sugar, alcohol, dairy, and coffee, and try to stick to an anti-inflammatory diet. This will be key to keeping eczema at bay. Eat real, whole foods as much as ... read more

It’s so valuable to find a support community like those we’ve launched at Global Parents for Eczema Research. You’ll connect with others who can empathize. You’ll ge ... read more

My husband had to learn that sometimes there was nothing he could do to help me. He stopped taking it personally when I just needed to be alone and have a little spa ... read more

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

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

Starting around age 8, kids are able to get more involved in their eczema care and decision-making. On the drive to an appointment, go over with your child what is g ... read more

Look for natural, soft, and loose fabrics like pure 100% cotton, silk, or linen. Acrylic and tight clothes make you sweat more, and they don't let the skin breathe — ... 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

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

If your allergist [or another specialist] doesn't recommend numbing cream to make injections more tolerable, ask for EMLA or a generic.

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

Several drug store brands have come out with fragrance-free body washes for sensitive skin that are pretty good. I especially like Dove’s Irritation Care Body Wash b ... read more

Just because something says it’s for sensitive skin doesn’t mean it will be okay for you to use. I’ve learned what my triggers are and read labels to make sure produ ... read more

Viscose is a very gentle material that feels so good on my skin. I especially love sleeping in viscose PJs.

When you start to itch, move your body! Any type of movement will distract your mind and therefore distract your hands from tearing up your skin. My go-to movements ... read more

Don’t underestimate who might be willing to help and support you. Two weeks after I gave birth to my daughter, I had to drive my son eight hours to a specialty hospi ... read more

I tell them I have A-topic dermatitis & facial rosacea. I don’t go out when I have a bad flare up of either conditions. So only my close friends & family know about ... read more