Checking In on Atopic Dermatitis

Having atopic dermatitis can be an isolating experience. You may feel lonely or frustrated when people without eczema don’t understand it. They may not get just how itchy your skin can become — or why slathering on moisturizer doesn’t instantly heal the rash. (If only it were that easy.)

The truth is, managing atopic dermatitis can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Eczema causes not just physical symptoms, such as pain and redness, but also emotional ones, such as low self-esteem and poor body image.

The sooner — and more effectively — you can get eczema under control, the better off you’ll be. To identify whether you need a change in treatment, we’ve assembled these six assessments, which examine how severe your symptoms are; whether you’re doing everything you can to manage the condition; whether your treatment plan is working for you; and how atopic dermatitis is affecting your quality of life, body image, and sleep.

You don’t have to settle for a lifetime of uncontrolled eczema. Check in with yourself about how you’re really feeling. Then, schedule a checkup with your doctor to go over the results and see if you’d benefit from a new treatment plan. You deserve to feel your best.