The top moisturizers I recommend? Vanicream, Cetaphil, CeraVe, and Aveeno. All are extremely mild, nourishing for the skin, non-greasy, and effective. Although you c ... read more

Sustainable healing occurs beyond any treatment or medicine. Don’t depend on one thing — drugs, diet, mindset, etc. — to bring you healing. Create habits that feed ... read more

Oil can be very soothing for your child’s eczema skin. But be careful which oils you use, since some are food-based and can trigger food allergies in children. Virgi ... 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

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

Avoid using lotions, since these formulas contain a lot of water and can actually take your skin’s natural moisture with them when they evaporate.

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

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

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

Flaxseed Oil reduced my breakouts, diminished my itching, and shortened the duration. I took two flaxseed capsules a day at the beginning, but now I take one capsule ... 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

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.

Always ask your doctor for product coupons. Most doctors also partner with GoodRx, so download the app. It’ll save you money on a lot of prescriptions and OTC produc ... read more

I used to be mortified about my rough eczema skin when it came to being intimate. But now? My current partner massages healing oils into my skin as part of foreplay. ... read more

When itchy skin keeps you or your child up at night, it helps to keep skin cool and free of irritants. Make sure your bedding and clothing are made of lightweight br ... read more

I appreciate that my husband never commented on or complained about all the different products I bought for my eczema and how much I was spending. He knew how desper ... read more

I’ve had eczema since infancy and my parents did their best to help me. But most of their time and energy was focused on trying to “solve” my condition. I felt like ... read more

Apply a moisturizer and then put some sort of bandage over your eczema and then put on your clothing. Not only will this stop your eczema from sticking to your cloth ... read more

Tallow soap worked wonders with my son’s hand eczema. Dry wrapping his hands overnight with eczema mittens or gloves and a good natural eczema cream (we love product ... read more