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

Try a "cooling" salve with menthol or peppermint to help relieve the heat and inflammation that come along with the itch.

If your child is being treated by a pediatrician and isn’t getting better, ask for a referral to a specialist. You won’t hurt their feelings. And you want to get eff ... read more

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

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

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.

Don’t take long showers and don’t use hot water. Apply fragrance-free cream, oil, or ointment within three minutes of getting out of the shower so that the moisture ... 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

Wet wrapping the skin can work short-term miracles and provide much-needed emergency relief during big flare-ups. Use caution, though, if you are wrapping a child, s ... read more

Cloth masks aren’t just less effective than disposables, they also get dirty and hold bacteria if you aren’t good about washing them. I don’t want my inflamed skin g ... read more

The materials in sports equipment, including knee pads and shin guards, often contain a highly allergenic chemical called acetophenone azine. Use petroleum jelly on ... read more

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

Certain materials, especially synthetics and rough wools, can be irritating for the skin. But these can usually still be worn as long as you have a layer of soft, so ... 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

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

Keep your moisturizer of choice in the refrigerator. The cool sensation can be very soothing, even if it’s just short-term.

Avoiding foods you suspect might be eczema triggers for your child could lead to life-threatening food allergies later in their life. If you are considering food eli ... read more

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

My fiancé and I have done therapy together and it’s helped us with a lot of things, including how we communicate about my eczema and the role it plays in my life and ... read more