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

Avoid touching your face! The less you do it, the less dirt and bacteria will end up there. That’s good for your eczema and good for your health in general. A model ... 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

Find a doctor who is willing to listen to you and acknowledge what you're going through, not one who has a "my way or the highway" approach.

Try cold therapy gloves or "sleeves.” These can be stored in the freezer and used whenever you feel the urge to itch. You can also put the cold therapy gloves or sle ... read more

It took me 22 years to think outside of the treatment I was prescribed. 22 years to research “eczema” on Google. 22 years to find my community. 22 years to demand a ... read more

When people are drawn to ask about the rash on my face, I think of it as an opportunity to educate them. I tell them straight out I’m not contagious and how painful ... read more

Next to stress, shampoo and conditioner are my biggest trigger. I changed to a completely fragrance-free line called Seen Haircare and I immediately stopped burning ... 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

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

When my son is itching, I’ll wrap him in a soft blanket, hold him in a bear hug, and rock him. The pressure and motion feel good and help him not scratch.

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

Itching follows a circadian rhythm, so it intensifies at night. Enforcing a bedtime routine with your child can be a huge help since it will make it easier for them ... read more

I joined an online group called Eczema Conquerors. The advice its founder, Abby Tai, offers, the selection of products she recommends, and the support groups she hel ... read more

Vaseline and Aquaphor both contain petrolatum, which creates a physical barrier and helps trap moisture in the skin. Aquaphor, however, contains lanolin (a type of f ... read more

AD is challenging and exhausting. If it helps to distract your child with an iPad while you're slathering them with moisturizers or wet wrapping them or just trying ... read more

Dust mites can trigger eczema flare-ups. Among other things, allergists can test for dust-mite sensitivity. If your child is allergic, there's a lot you can do to re ... read more

Instead of digging into their itchy skin with their fingernails, teach your child to rub the itchy spot with the palm of their hand. If they can put some fragrance-f ... read more