Living with Eczema: It’s Possible to Thrive

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I’ve been sharing our eczema journey over the years and now I want to share an update on how we’re living with eczema and, honestly, we’re in a good place. For our readers who may not know, eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with symptoms that can impact your quality of life.

A Lot’s Changed, Our Eczema Is the Same

A lot of the world has shut down but eczema still affects our kids. We’re still actively making sure we take care of their skin and we’re still following a treatment plan that has been working for us. In some ways having the kids at home has been a blessing because we could really be careful with their skin care and continue to have a good quality of life for them. Having our kids in outbreak mode has been so heartbreaking to see in the past but we’re in a good place now.

Managing Eczema is an Ongoing Effort

Our kids’ eczema has been something we take care of every day without even thinking of it lately. It hasn’t gone away but we’ve gotten better at managing it over the years. Whether they are having an active flare-up or not we continue to follow the skincare routine and treatment plan we’ve come up with, with their doctor. It keeps our flare-ups at the minimum but also gives us the resources we need to quickly jump into action when we see it on their skin.

Being prepared for what may come lets us proactively do the most to keep our kids pain-free. Even with the best intentions, we have to continuously be aware of the effects that our environment has on the kids and be careful not to add items to our lives that aggravate their skin.

Our Treatment Plan Keeps Us Happy

When we first noticed that our kids were having skin issues, we did what most parents would do, we went to our pediatrician. Through trial and error, we managed to find something that works for us. It’s important to note that what worked for us may not work for you so it’s important to find a plan that is designed with your needs in mind.

There are seven different types of eczema each with its own signs and symptoms. Your family doctor will help you diagnose which one you may have. You’re going to want to find something that will allow you to enjoy your quality of life even though you’re dealing with a chronic skin condition like eczema. It is possible.

While there’s no cure for eczema, a proper skincare routine along with a personalized treatment plan established with your doctor can help.

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Aneta Alaei

Aneta is a Toronto-based mom of four that loves a good meal, great company, and learning something new. In her free time, you can find her trying to keep yet another plant alive.

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48 Comments

Tamara
July 27, 2021 / 5:48 pm

Eczema can be so hard to figure out what works best. It feels so individual. This last year and a bit I’ve been dealing with it as I’ve gone through all my health stuff. So happy to read that you’re in a good place for it now.
Teresa
July 27, 2021 / 6:01 pm

Ugh I feel you on this! My oldest suffers from Eczema. Luckily the summer months are the easiest for her but once our long cold winter comes it returns in full force 🙁
Heather
July 27, 2021 / 8:58 pm

We have a couple people here who deal with it in their hands in the winter. We’ve had milder winters where we live right now & it hasn’t been as bad!
Michael
July 28, 2021 / 1:55 pm

I’m just glad that people are talking about this more openly now. I had eczema as a kid and still get flare-ups from time to time, and I always felt so embarrassed about it.
Tairalyn
July 29, 2021 / 1:51 pm

Oh goodness me – the girls and I struggle with Eczema too – I am actually dealing with a flair-up right now myself. Ugggg – the Struggle is real!
Amanda Masters
August 17, 2021 / 2:26 pm

Skin conditions can be so hard on anyone, can’t imagine suffering as a child. I was diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis at 20 and its been a long, hard battle.
Heather Swanson
August 17, 2021 / 9:05 pm

My mom was suffering for years.
Sandra Dufoe
August 18, 2021 / 11:14 am

My daughter suffers with it and we had a number of visits to the dermatologist. It not as bad as when she was younger.
Shirley
August 20, 2021 / 8:58 am

I have a family member who has Eczema
Debbie Beattie
August 20, 2021 / 8:47 pm

I used to have a similar problem and for 11 years I had severe scalp itch and it’s hard to do anything
Wanda Carolyn Tracey
August 21, 2021 / 12:17 am

Eczema is no fun. Wow and it sounds like you are a dedicated mom of staying on top of it whether it is flared up or not. Good for you. That’s just awesome.
Heather Swanson
August 21, 2021 / 7:46 am

happy there is help
Debbie Beattie
August 26, 2021 / 12:36 am

Having skin issues and uncontrollable itch makes life unbearable
Heather Swanson
August 27, 2021 / 6:48 am

an inheriting problem
Sandra McG
August 28, 2021 / 8:05 am

eczema sucks for sure!! my brother had growing up but seems to have gone away once he got older and one of his daughters has as well
angela
August 29, 2021 / 11:52 am

This is some great information for my kids!
Heather Swanson
August 30, 2021 / 6:54 am

great help for all
Heather Swanson
August 31, 2021 / 7:30 am

great information to have
Kelly Freeman
August 31, 2021 / 8:06 pm

There is hope. All six of my kiddos had eczema, but they all grew out of it!
Heather Swanson
September 5, 2021 / 7:12 am

an important message
Heather Swanson
October 14, 2021 / 6:34 am

possible to get through
Jennifer Wilson
October 17, 2021 / 12:59 pm

Winter and Eczema are the worst!
Heather Swanson
October 19, 2021 / 7:21 am

very important to have this story
Heather Swanson
October 23, 2021 / 7:29 am

a well written story
Julie F
October 23, 2021 / 7:39 am

Great article, it is hard when our little ones have these issues, my grandaughter has been really struggling with her hands as the sanitisers have been aggravating her!
Jerome
October 27, 2021 / 4:49 am

My neice has eczema, but it isn’t as bad now that she’s a little older and has a skin regimine.
Heather Swanson
October 27, 2021 / 7:04 am

this affects so many
Nicole Graham
November 9, 2021 / 7:35 am

It’s so tough to know what to do. It’s good that you found something that works for your kids.
Kimm Coleman
November 9, 2021 / 1:37 pm

Great info! We have a little guy who has eczema.
Naomi Deren
November 9, 2021 / 4:22 pm

I have eczema too and I have never been diagnosed with a specific type. I am going to follow up with my doctor and hopefully find something that will help. Thanks!
Wanda Carolyn Tracey
November 9, 2021 / 8:31 pm

Wow! It’s hard to believe there are seven different types of eczema. It is an ongoing issue and so hard to live with. I have some but thankfully it is under control for now.
Kristen Visser
November 10, 2021 / 7:53 am

Thankfully no one in my family suffers from Eczema. My oldest used to get it more so when she was younger but not anymore. One of my good friend does though. It doesnt sound pleasant
Jenn
November 10, 2021 / 7:05 pm

very helpful post! finding a suitable and effective skincare routine can be difficult indeed.
jan
November 11, 2021 / 4:28 pm

A very difficult things to control and deal with, and it can take so long to fully diagnose.
Piroska
November 15, 2021 / 5:43 pm

Thanks for the informative post. One of my grandchildren has excema, and my daughter has tried everything. I’ll send her your post.
Victoria Ess
November 15, 2021 / 8:05 pm

Eczema can be so difficult to manage, I’m glad to you have found something that works well for your family.
Paula G
November 22, 2021 / 8:27 am

My youngest grandson lives with eczema; there are good ideas in your article!
Jennifer Wilson
November 23, 2021 / 4:28 pm

Such a tough disease to deal with.
Doreen Lamoureux
November 24, 2021 / 1:12 pm

Totally agree that it takes trial and error. Every person is different. Glad you guys found something that works. Great post. Thanks.
Rita Copat
November 25, 2021 / 1:33 pm

Thank you for sharing!
Alayne L
November 26, 2021 / 2:13 am

I am glad they are taking steps towards easing the frustration and embarssment of eczema flare ups. Daughter suffered terribly from eczema at a young age. Thanks for the info!
Serena w
November 28, 2021 / 12:53 pm

Oh my gosh I so feel this! My son and I both have eczema and its awful!
Denise M
November 29, 2021 / 7:05 pm

Thanks for the blog on Eczema. It was a very interesting read!
Rosanne Robinson
February 11, 2022 / 11:27 am

Thanks very much for sharing your family’s experience with eczema. It’s good to hear that you’ve have success in managing it. Several members in our family have eczema too, including myself. It’s definitely an ongoing battle to keep it under control, but with the right medications, it’s possible.
JULIE ROSIER
February 11, 2022 / 6:13 pm

I discovered your blog by a search and really like it. thanks!
Ed
February 19, 2022 / 11:52 am

A few of us in my family have bad eczema. Always looking for good ways to treat it. Thanks for sharing.
AD
February 20, 2022 / 1:47 pm

I have it and its a royal pain; made worse in the Southern Alberta winter which is extremely dry. A regiment is super important.
Kathy downey
December 15, 2022 / 12:38 pm

I find this time of year is so bad for breakouts for me ! Great tips!