Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living—and
thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living--and thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Dealing With Dry Hands in Winter? Here’s What to Do - Gladskin
Dealing With Dry Hands in Winter? Here’s What to Do
Do your hands feel extra dry during the winter? Dry skin on hands this season is incredibly common: colder temperatures and indoor heating reduce the humidity in the air, which... Read more
6 Skincare Resolutions To Embrace This New Year - Gladskin
6 Skincare Resolutions To Embrace This New Year
There’s no need for a new you this new year—we think you’re great just as you are! But turning the page on the calendar offers the opportunity to pare away... Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Eczema: What You Need to Know - Gladskin
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Eczema: What You Need to Know
If you have eczema, you may have looked to complementary and alternative treatments in your search for relief, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is a medical system that originated... Read more
Eczema in Older Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Gladskin
Eczema in Older Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Eczema, a chronic skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis, affects people of all ages. While this itchy condition is commonly associated with children, it can also develop in adulthood... Read more
Wet Wrap Therapy for Eczema: What You Need to Know - Gladskin
Wet Wrap Therapy for Eczema: What You Need to Know
Intro to Wet Wrap Therapy If you’ve lived or cared for someone with eczema, chances are you’ve heard of an eczema treatment called “wet wrap therapy.” Here’s what you need to... Read more
How to Avoid an Eczema Flare-Up When Traveling - Gladskin
How to Avoid an Eczema Flare-Up When Traveling
Vacations are for quality family time, exploring far-away places, and enjoying new experiences–not the ideal time for an eczema flare. But eczema flare-ups while traveling aren’t uncommon. If you’ve ever... Read more
Slugging for Eczema: What You Need to Know - Gladskin
Slugging for Eczema: What You Need to Know
By now you’ve probably heard the term slugging on social media, or seen TikTok videos of people slathering on petroleum jelly on their faces before bed. But what exactly is... Read more
Is Eczema Contagious? - Gladskin
Is Eczema Contagious?
If you’ve suddenly started experiencing the itchy, inflamed skin associated with eczema, you’re probably wondering how you got it. You may even be asking yourself, “Does eczema spread from person... Read more
How to Navigate Postpartum Eczema - Gladskin
How to Navigate Postpartum Eczema
As a new mother, you’re juggling a lot — a crying baby, dirty diapers, frequent feedings, sleep schedules, and all your other day-to-day responsibilities. That makes managing itchy, inflamed skin from... Read more
Can You Develop Eczema as an Adult? - Gladskin
Can You Develop Eczema as an Adult?
Adult-onset eczema is a diagnosis given to people who develop eczema for the first time after turning 18. Adult-onset eczema can involve any of the different types of eczema, including... Read more
What Is Perioral Dermatitis? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment - Gladskin
What Is Perioral Dermatitis? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
If you’ve been struggling with a dry and flaky rash around your mouth, you could be dealing with perioral dermatitis. Meaning “inflammation of the skin around the mouth,” perioral dermatitis... Read more
Bleach Baths for Eczema - Gladskin
Bleach Baths for Eczema
Taking bleach baths for eczema symptom relief is an established eczema care practice that’s been recommended by dermatologists for decades. Taking a bath with a small amount of bleach diluted... Read more