Don’t push your child’s eczema under the rug. If kids ask about it, be open about what it is. Encourage teachers at school to be open about it, too, instead of “shus ... read more

From my experience, what doesn't work is trying what everyone else is doing for their eczema and expecting the same results. What does work? Learning from what other ... read more

WaterWipes Unscented Baby Wipes have the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance. They are hypoallergenic, fragrance- and paraben-free, and can even be used ... read more

Don’t assume that common triggers for AD will be triggers for you. I did an elimination diet and the things I ended up being sensitive to were kind of surprising. To ... read more

I do my best to keep my skin as healthy as possible. A breakout here or a flare up there is normal, and it doesn't mean that you're worth any less. Everyone's skin c ... read more

Opt for a water softener to help remove minerals from your home’s water. Soft water is more ideal for bathing, as it won’t cause skin irritations like hard water can ... read more

Switching baby washes to only those with ingredients free of any fragrance or fruit extracts helped. This is not something I would have thought of previously, but we ... read more

I’ve learned to focus on managing my condition on a day-to-day basis instead of being stuck in the future, hopelessly searching for a cure. I’ve learned that I may n ... read more

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

Choose fragrance-free mineral sunscreens over chemical sunscreens. Mineral formulas have fewer preservatives and almost no one is allergic to their key ingredient, z ... read more

If your child is having a flare-up, talk to their physician about antihistamines. A long-acting formula like Zyrtec can make it easier for them to get through the sc ... read more

I joined an online group called Eczema Conquerors. The advice its founder, Abby Tai, offers, the selection of products she recommends, and the support groups she hel ... read more

Avoid touching your face! The less you do it, the less dirt and bacteria will end up there. That’s good for your eczema and good for your health in general. A model ... read more

Avoiding foods you suspect might be eczema triggers for your child could lead to life-threatening food allergies later in their life. If you are considering food eli ... read more

AD is challenging and exhausting. If it helps to distract your child with an iPad while you're slathering them with moisturizers or wet wrapping them or just trying ... read more

I’ve had eczema since infancy and my parents did their best to help me. But most of their time and energy was focused on trying to “solve” my condition. I felt like ... read more

Consider changing laundry detergents. We had previously bought "gentle" laundry detergents such as Dreft, but found out it was actually making our daughter's AD wors ... 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

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