This is the start. I have eczema all over my body. Hands mostly, elbows, backs of knees, armpits, everywhere. This is a flare that I had 2 weeks ago. I have had some steroids and now I am starting all over again to see how I can stop this from happening again. I am now off of the prednisone and starting from the begining by monitoring my diet.

The Start

I have had eczema from the age of 7. My mom used to rub lotion on my hands and I would wear cotton gloves at night. These "flares" would not last long when I was younger and seemed manage able. In my adult life it has been a different story. I have found myself on a journey to understand my skin to prevent the many flares I continue to have. I don't like using steroids, and I want to find the root of the problem. I have had allergy tests done that were not effective, and I am going to have them redone in another week. I believe that by managing my diet and paying close attention to what I eat I will have more success. And hopefully be able to help others with what I find. I refuse to let it bring me down or from doing things on a daily basis.