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.

Headed Back to School with Eczema? Here’s How to Set Up Your Child For Success
Headed Back to School with Eczema? Here’s How to Set Up Your Child For Success
13% of children in the US have eczema—and it can have a major impact on their experience at school. Itch can make it hard to focus in the classroom. Getting... Read more
Eczema and Skin Pigmentation: What You Need to Know - Gladskin
Eczema and Skin Pigmentation: What You Need to Know
Have you ever noticed that your eczema has created patches of skin that are darker—or lighter—than your usual skin tone? Depending on how much melanin you have, your eczema can... Read more
What Type of Dermatitis Do I Have? - Gladskin
What Type of Dermatitis Do I Have?
Dermatitis isn’t a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. The term “dermatitis” is a general word used to describe skin inflammation. Typically, dermatitis appears as rashes, dry skin, itchiness, swelling, and blisters. It can... Read more
Skin Care Glossary: Common Terms and Ingredients Explained - Gladskin
Skin Care Glossary: Common Terms and Ingredients Explained
Let’s face it. Skin care is complex, and sometimes even the most common terminology is downright confusing! We want you to be able to make educated decisions about your skincare,... Read more
What To Do When People Say Rude Things About Your Skin - Gladskin
What To Do When People Say Rude Things About Your Skin
Our roofer stopped by our house recently to give us an estimate smack dab in the middle of my work day. I’d had a busy, productive morning: I went to... Read more
Swimming with Eczema: Avoiding Flare-Ups During Summer Fun
Swimming with Eczema: Avoiding Flare-Ups During Summer Fun
With the weather outside heating up, a dip in the pool—or ocean, or lake—has never sounded better. But if you have eczema, you might be hesitant to go for a... Read more
How to Deal With Acne and Eczema - Gladskin
How to Deal With Acne and Eczema
Is it acne? Is it eczema? Or is it both? Acne and eczema are both inflammatory skin conditions, yet most often, they occur on different skin types. Eczema appears on... Read more
What to Do If Hand Eczema Is Impacting Your Work - Gladskin
What to Do If Hand Eczema Is Impacting Your Work
Eczema can have a major impact on your work life—especially if you have a job where you work with your hands. Take this story about an employee at an Agropur... Read more
Gut Health and Skin: Understanding The Gut-Skin Connection
Gut Health and Skin: Understanding The Gut-Skin Connection
If you thought trillions of tiny microorganisms only live on your skin, think again! Just like your skin, your gut is home to approximately 100 trillion bacteria, both good and... Read more
How to Repair the Skin Barrier if You Have Eczema or Rosacea - Gladskin
How to Repair the Skin Barrier if You Have Eczema or Rosacea
Your skin acts as your body’s first line of defense, protecting you from viruses, bacteria, and other invaders. People with eczema- or rosacea-prone skin, however, tend to have a weakened... Read more
Back to the Office: Managing Your Skin at Work - Gladskin
Back to the Office: Managing Your Skin at Work
Welsh journalist Will Hayward recently published a viral Twitter thread about his quest to determine the cause of the red, burning skin on his face. Like many of us with... Read more
Skin pH: Why Is It Important, and How Do We Maintain pH Balance? - Gladskin
Skin pH: Why Is It Important, and How Do We Maintain pH Balance?
Alkalinity and acidity? It turns out they’re not two concepts reserved for your eighth grade science class.They’re key factors in the health of your skin. Your skin pH denotes whether... Read more