Atopic Dermatitis: Physical Impacts for People of Color
Watch as Lakshi Aldredge, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, explains the physical impacts of atopic dermatitis on people of color and what can be done to relieve the symptoms.
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Expert information and advice to help you — or a loved one — manage the physical and emotional effects of AD
Ask the Expert: Atopic Dermatitis in Children
Watch as HealthyWomen Education Director Luisa Santa Coleman, MPH, has a conversation with two leading experts about how to discuss atopic dermatitis more comfortably and help children with eczema and their caregivers
Options for Treating Atopic Dermatitis
A growing number of therapies are available to help you manage AD. Learn how they work, and which might be right for you.
Type 2 Inflammation May Be Contributing to Your Atopic Dermatitis
What is type 2 inflammation and how could it be affecting your skin condition?
Autoimmune Diseases 101
About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women
What Is Step Therapy?
Sometimes insurance companies want you to try certain medications before others. Watch this video to learn more about step therapy and getting the treatment you need for your atopic dermatitis.
How Eczema Affects Sexual Health
Eczema can make women self-conscious and can lead to a lack of intimacy
Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexual
El eccema puede causar inseguridad en las mujeres y eso puede traer consigo una carencia de relaciones íntimas
Eczema and Children: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Kids Healthy
A pediatric dermatologist weighs in on how you can help a child with atopic dermatitis
Eccema y los niños: Qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener saludables a sus hijos
La opinión de un dermatólogo pediátrico sobre cómo se puede ayudar a un niño con dermatitis atópica
Eczema Cost Me My Self-Esteem. Now, I’m on the Path to Getting It Back.
My first eczema breakout at 34 came out of nowhere and flung me into a deep depression. A decade later, I’m still managing the ups and downs.
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My Psoriasis Led to My Empowerment
After struggling for years with unpredictable health problems, I now have agency over my body
How Atopic Dermatitis Changes as You Age
If you're born with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly called eczema, it can be triggered at any age. Here's how this condition can change as you get older.
Atopic Dermatitis Across Your Body
The treatment for this common form of eczema can vary depending on where it appears on your body
Coping With Atopic Dermatitis
Handwashing and mask-wearing can increase the severity of this common skin disorder.
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Atopic Dermatitis
Use this guide to have a helpful conversation if you have atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema
Atopic Dermatitis Shows Up on Your Skin, but Its Effects Go Much Deeper
Commonly known as eczema, this skin condition can cause physical and emotional pain — but learning how to manage it makes all the difference
What It’s Like to Care for a Child With Severe Eczema
My daughter has severe eczema and life-threatening food allergies. Keeping her safe is a family affair.
New Breakthrough in Eczema Treatment
A treatment that harnesses the power of helpful bacteria living naturally on the skin could help many people who have eczema.
Can Dogs Chase Away Eczema and Asthma?
Parents of children with eczema or asthma might think they should avoid having a dog in the house. But two new studies suggest dogs might provide some protection against allergic diseases.
Should Your Child See a Dermatologist?
If your child has a recurring or serious skin problem or one that hasn't responded to treatment, you may want to visit a pediatric dermatologist.
Daily Bath Fine for Kids With Eczema
Although some doctors advise against giving a daily bath to kids with the skin condition eczema, a new paper says a daily soak is fine as long as it's followed by plenty of moisturizer.
