Category Archive: Eczema

Psychodermatologist Linda Papadopoulos on the Connection Between the Mind and the Skin

I just saw this really interesting article on Hello Magazine featuring an interview with Linda Papadopoulos, a psychologist and expert on psychodermatology. I’ve heard of her before, because I thought it was a… Read More

Pretty Imperfect Profile: Samantha Shepard Talks About Her Eczema

Samantha got in touch with me last month to let me know she’d discovered my blog, and that she was also suffering from a skin condition; eczema. She’s also a mom, with two… Read More

Coping with a Skin Condition: Five Things I Tell Myself Every Day

I talk to myself all the time. Don’t worry, I’m not going crazy – my therapist told me to do it. OK – wait, that’s not helping! No, seriously, if there’s one thing… Read More

Guest Post: Six Tips for Gaining Control Over Your Eczema

Jennifer is a work-at-home mother of two. One with eczema, food allergies, and asthma. One with mild eczema. She blogs about her family’s battles with allergies, eczema, and asthma at It’s an Itchy… Read More

Keep Calm.

I think our minds have a lot to do with what’s going on with our bodies. Having psoriasis myself, I’ve found that stress is one of my biggest trigger factors. So, when I’m… Read More

Stop What You’re Doing and Get a Glass of Water

How ridiculous is this: I don’t drink enough water. Me, the girl with persistent skin issues that are exacerbated by a lack of moisture. Yeah, it kinda makes me laugh. Why don’t I… Read More

News: Probiotics Reduce Child Eczema Rates

In some new research out of New Zealand (promise I’m not just posting it because it’s from NZ!), researchers at the University of Otago have found some interesting results with the effects of… Read More

Coping with a Skin Condition: Every Girl Needs a Big Sister Sometimes

If only I had someone to talk to. There have been many days in my struggle with psoriasis that I just wished I knew somebody that understood what I was going through. I… Read More

Coping with a Skin Condition: At the Beach

Last year, I was at my wits’ end with my skin. I’d been traveling a lot, and not really doing a good job of looking after myself, so my psoriasis was letting me… Read More

Be Open About Your Skin Condition and Make Your Life Easier

Sometimes, having a skin condition can feel like you’re keeping a big secret. When you’re fully-clothed, you can hide most of your eczema or psoriasis, so even if others see it on your… Read More

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