Latest Posts from Helen Piña

From Eczema Shame to Eczema Confidence

From Eczema Shame to Eczema Confidence

My eczema flare-ups have two main stages: the worsening, which leads to peak flare-up, and then the recovery, which leads to clear skin ....

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What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSWS)?

What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSWS)?

Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is hard for me to write about. I went through it 6 years ago and it was one of the worst experiences of my life ....

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Accepting My Chronic Eczema Condition

Accepting My Chronic Eczema Condition

When I think back at how I’ve come to terms with my chronic skin condition, I see a rocky road with a few U-turns, traffic circles, winding paths, and slopes ...

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Beauty Product Tips From an Eczema Fighter With Skin Allergies

Beauty Product Tips From an Eczema Fighter With Skin Allergies

Since I was a child, my skin has ranged from normal, to dry, to very dry. I’ve had almost no pimples in my life. It would be a fantastic skin story ...

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What I Wish People Knew About Eczema

What I Wish People Knew About Eczema

It’s not easy dealing with a long-term condition like eczema. Part of what makes it difficult is also dealing with people who have a limited understanding ...

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How Eczema Affects My Relationship

How Eczema Affects My Relationship

Eczema is hard to hide. I scratch and flake on good days. On bad days, or when it’s on my face, eczema is totally visible. This means my eczema is seen ...

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