Stories of Atopic Dermatitis: How Others Manage Eczema (Videos)
Stories of Atopic Dermatitis
Everyone with atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, has a story. In this series, an actor, a dancer, a social influencer, and a beauty blogger share theirs, showing that the toughest challenges aren’t always visible.
A Dancer With Atopic Dermatitis Finds Strength in the Face of Stigma
As a student, ballet’s beauty standards left Zera feeling judged for atopic dermatitis symptoms. Now a teacher, she’s rewriting the narrative by leading with empathy and inclusion.
‘Skin Care Is My Self-Care’: How a Beauty Blogger Manages Eczema
Dana Sellers has always loved beauty products. But she’s had to be careful about what she uses (and when) on her eczema-prone skin. Here, she shares her skin-care secrets.
As an actor, he’s missed rehearsals. As a waiter, he’s called out of work. As a friend, he’s canceled plans. Jesse Dalton shares what it’s like when symptoms affect your face.
An Influencer’s Insecurities About Eczema Become Her Strength
When Esther Hong became a beauty and lifestyle influencer, she didn’t plan to share her biggest insecurity: atopic dermatitis. But doing so allowed her to find her true self.
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Zera
“Treatments are so much more effective than they ever were before. Things that my lifestyle couldn’t fix, now there are medications that are able to fix them.”
“It was very important for me to speak up as a Black woman and talk about eczema. … You don’t realize how many people are dealing with an issue until you actually vocalize it to a broader community.”
“I realize that it’s not the end of the world to have an outbreak. But it’s still draining. It costs money. It’s emotionally taxing ... and it’s still something that holds me back.”
