Children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have depression, anxiety, or conduct disorders than children without it. Make sure that you are su ... read more

I love long, hot showers but know they are a no-no. I make myself feel less deprived by taking a nice, lukewarm bath. I add some jojoba oil or an oat packet so it’s ... read more

Do your research. Stop looking only at the symptoms and start thinking about the root cause. In our case, food was the primary trigger, but there are so many other p ... 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

Our dermatologist prescribed steroid cream but we try to avoid using it since it is not recommended for long-term use. We instead use Tubby Todd All-Over ointment af ... read more

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

When my son’s doctor prescribed a stronger steroid cream, he advised me to take two-week breaks to let Tristan’s skin rest. But when I stopped applying the hydrocort ... read more

Supergoop mineral sunscreens are huge in the beauty community and great for people with eczema. They are broad-spectrum, lightweight, and won’t leave a white cast.

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

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

When your child gets out of the bath, apply moisturizer while they are wet, without toweling dry. This technique is commonly referred to as the “soak and smear” meth ... read more

Topical steroids aren’t for long-term use, they’re for getting a flare under control. If you have used them consistently and aren’t better after two weeks or so, ask ... read more

Only in the past six years have I stopped hating on my eczema and started accepting it as a part of me. When it flares, I ask what is it my eczema is trying to tell ... read more

If I have a flare and have to wear makeup, I wash my face, do my usual skincare routine, then apply a thick layer of Aquaphor to the trouble spots and let it stay th ... read more

If your child’s scalp is dry and scaly, gently massage mineral oil into it before bath time. Once the oil has had time to soak in and soften the scales, you can loos ... read more

Never fall asleep with your makeup on! I keep travel-sized bottles of micellar water, toner, and moisturizer, plus cotton balls in my purse, so if I end up at someon ... read more

Be upfront about it in the beginning.

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

Don’t assume that common triggers for AD will be triggers for you. I did an elimination diet and the things I ended up being sensitive to were kind of surprising. To ... read more