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 ....
Latest Posts from Helen Piña
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 ....
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...