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Atopic Dermatitis: Physical Impacts for People of Color

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

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

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.

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Type 2 Inflammation May Be Contributing to Your Atopic Dermatitis

What is type 2 inflammation and how could it be affecting your skin condition?

What Is Step Therapy?

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.

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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

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

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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

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

Rathana Khiev

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.

Alexia Johnson

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

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

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

Coping With Atopic Dermatitis

Handwashing and mask-wearing can increase the severity of this common skin disorder.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.