Always ask your doctor for product coupons. Most doctors also partner with GoodRx, so download the app. It’ll save you money on a lot of prescriptions and OTC produc ... read more

Throughout my years with AD, the best thing I found to cover up my flares was Dermablend, which is generally used for covering up scars. I even used it to cover ecze ... read more

Dust mites can trigger eczema flare-ups. Among other things, allergists can test for dust-mite sensitivity. If your child is allergic, there's a lot you can do to re ... read more

Drooling associated with teething can aggravate eczema on your baby’s face. Keep the skin as clean and dry as possible. And apply a good ointment like Vaseline or Aq ... read more

Avoid regular cosmetic and cleaning products with harsh chemicals. Sodium laurel sulfate is a NO for everyone with sensitive skin, as it tears off the skin's natural ... read more

We do wet wraps 2 to 3 times a week. For us, that means putting our daughter into damp PJs after a lukewarm bath and thoroughly applying Tubby Todd ointment all over ... read more

Surround yourself with people who will accept your child and see them as the most beautiful person on earth. Spend time with those who won’t be afraid to hug them.

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

I used to use makeup to cover flare-ups on my face. But I found that the makeup would irritate my skin even more. Now, I have just become comfortable with being who ... read more

Part of the reason I dress the way I do and design clothes the way I do is because of my AD. I go for flowing, loose-fitting styles made from natural fibers so the a ... read more

Change your eating habits and stay away from anything made or sprayed with chemicals, if you can.

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

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

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

If you notice symptoms of staph infection — for me it shows up as little bumps and starts spreading and oozing right away — get antibiotics ASAP. If your doctor can’ ... read more

The key to safe, effective topical steroid treatment is following instructions to a T. Dabbing cream on when you think of it or continuing to use what’s left over af ... read more

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

Wrap your skin in a warm or cool washcloth. This not only helps with the oozing, but can also help manage the desire to itch.

Organizations like Global Parents for Eczema Research are a great source for learning about treatments that are on the horizon. Don’t be afraid to mention these poss ... read more