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.

Guide to Toddler Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Gladskin
Guide to Toddler Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Toddlers are busy and often on the move. They’re still learning how to communicate their needs, which means caring for their eczema can be challenging. The good news: by understanding... Read more
What Is Dyshidrotic Eczema? - Gladskin
What Is Dyshidrotic Eczema?
Dyshidrotic eczema is a type of eczema (dermatitis) that causes blisters on the hands and feet. It is also sometimes called pompholyx, foot-and-hand eczema, palmoplantar eczema, or vesicular eczema.   ... Read more
Can Hard Water Cause Eczema?
Can Hard Water Cause Eczema?
Are mineral deposits in your shower water making your eczema worse? Water rich in minerals including magnesium and calcium is considered ‘hard water.’ Since showering and washing habits play a... Read more
Baby Eczema vs. Acne: How to Tell the Difference - Gladskin
Baby Eczema vs. Acne: How to Tell the Difference
Infants and newborns don’t always have baby-soft skin. Baby acne and eczema are two common conditions that affect babies’ skin, and they can be difficult to distinguish.  Understanding the differences... Read more
Preventing Eczema Flare-Ups During the Holidays: Avoid These Triggers - Gladskin
Preventing Eczema Flare-Ups During the Holidays: Avoid These Triggers
Don’t let eczema flare-ups during the holidays spoil the merriest time of year. While the month of December is full of common eczema triggers, knowing what they are and how... Read more
7 Tips for Managing Winter Eczema Flare-Ups - Gladskin
7 Tips for Managing Winter Eczema Flare-Ups
Is winter eczema spoiling your seasonal fun? Winter is a time of hot cocoa, sledding, warm fires, and fun with friends and family. But for people with eczema, it’s also... Read more
Is Eczema a Disability? - Gladskin
Is Eczema a Disability?
If your eczema substantially limits one or more major life activities, then it may qualify as a disability. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the leading contributor to skin-related... Read more
Eczema Questions Your Dermatologist Wishes You’d Ask - Gladskin
Eczema Questions Your Dermatologist Wishes You’d Ask
To help you make the most of your time with your doctor, Gladskin reached out to dermatologists around the country and compiled a list of what they wished all their... Read more
Why Am I Always Itching at Night, and How Do I Stop? - Gladskin
Why Am I Always Itching at Night, and How Do I Stop?
Itching at night can leave you tossing and turning. Nighttime itching, also known as nocturnal pruritus, can disrupt even the soundest sleepers. A lack of sleep in turn can cause... Read more
Eczema and Sleep: Find Relief from Scratching at Night - Gladskin
Eczema and Sleep: Find Relief from Scratching at Night
Good sleep can be elusive if you have eczema: symptoms like itch can increase at night, making it difficult to get comfortable enough to fall asleep and get much-needed rest. ... Read more
Can Meditation Benefit Your Skin? - Gladskin
Can Meditation Benefit Your Skin?
When you think of skincare solutions, you likely envision topical products, supplements, or maybe even healthy whole foods. You probably don’t think of a daily mindfulness practice.  Researchers continue to... Read more
Navigating School Sports With Eczema - Gladskin
Navigating School Sports With Eczema
Team sports can boost children’s confidence, create camaraderie, release stress, and make it easier for kids to focus in the classroom. But when sports cause itchy eczema flare-ups, your child... Read more