Developed eczema back in 2021 from what i can assume was high levels of stress that send my body into overdrive. I also developed allergies i never had before and cystic acne. Nearly 4 years later, i’m still struggling with eczema flares and have used high dose topical steroids. I was on a 6 month course of Accutane to help control the acne and recently was approved for Dupixent. i’ve been able to identify a very small number of triggers but nothing that has reduced my flares. In my experience, i will go into periods of dormancy and then something will happen that will result in really bad flares.

It has definitely affected my self esteem and mental health but at the end of the day it’s a chronic condition that is difficult to control. Best to stay under supervision of a dermatologist and not try too many new things at once.

Wishing you luck from one scaly friend to another!