DEAR ITCHY BESTIE,

by HomeAroundYou

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Love Letters for eczema girlies

If you’re living with eczema, you know it’s about so much more than skin. After 28+ years of navigating it myself and sharing my journey online, I’ve seen how deeply eczema can affect both physical and emotional well-being, and how isolating it can feel.

That’s why I created Dear Itchy Bestie, an email newsletter (but more like little love letters 🥰) for eczema girlies like me. It’s a cozy, honest space for anyone navigating flares, frustration, and healing. Inside, you’ll find my unfiltered journal entries and notes, gentle advice, and real talk about what’s helped me and what hasn’t. No shame. No miracle cures. Just thoughtful support written from lived experience, and a reminder that you’re seen and supported, even on the toughest days.

Let's make eczema feel less lonely. 💌

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I’ve been trying allll the things to support eczema healing and I’m finally seeing progress (😭) after adding a few new tricks to my eczema toolbox…with ONE of those tricks being an amazing experience at @movelymphatic!

Thank you Leia for giving my body the extra push it needed to flush out the yucky stuff. ❤️‍🩹

Have you ever gotten a lymphatic drainage massage??

And with that, the ~hardest year of my life thus far~ has come to an end.✨

Sharing a beautiful photo dump of all of 2025’s greatest moments just didn’t feel right when the reality is that I struggled through much of this year.

Even though it was a really hard year, it also pushed me to share my story which led to the most amazing little online community with all of you. 🫶🏼

So thank you for being here. It’s been a wild ride, and it ain’t over yet 🤪 but you are so appreciated!! Here’s to an incredible new year of rising up. ❤️

This next chapter of my eczema journey feels different because for the first time ever, it started with real test results pointing to my actual root cause (!!!).

Dr. Miller @naturopathicdermatologygroup is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in dermatology, and working with her is making me feel like I’m officially done with the guesswork. 😭

Feeling hopeful & excited for what’s next!! ✨

Flared eczema and all, this shoot reminded me how powerful it is to show up exactly as you are and flaunt your flare. 🫶🏼

So grateful for the other powerhouse women on this shoot and to @codexlabs and @flauntyourflare for truly showing up for the eczema girlies. Confidence doesn’t wait for “perfect” skin, and I’m proud of myself for turning lemons into lemonade!! 🤍

Models & hype crew: @its_justchi @jadajonesss @amandorkableadventures 🥰
Glam: @marylinnuzzo ✨

JAPAN TRAVEL DAY ✈️

There were so many times this year when I thought this trip just simply would not be possible due to the severity of my eczema. It ended up being more than just a vacation, it was a milestone proving that I persevered and made it past one of the most difficult times in my life.

Japan was absolutely incredible, and I am so proud of my skin for how well it did, even with a few mishaps *cough cough* ~two full days covered in hives 😵‍💫~

Nevertheless, this was the trip of a lifetime and I’m so grateful we were able to go!! Looking forward to sharing more about it. ❤️

This is the skincare routine I stuck with in November 🫶🏼 so happy to report that with this routine + supplements, my eczema has improved SO MUCH since filming this on November 23rd! 😭 also wanted to clarify that the prescription creams from my derm are non-steroidal ‼️

Obviously eczema is a moving target and every day is different, but I’m feeling like I’m moving in the right direction. ❤️

Products used:
@hypothesis.bio
@codexlabs
@makeitskinbrand

JAPAN HERE WE COME!! 🇯🇵

I am soooo excited to be visiting Japan for the first time. Here are the essentials I’m bringing to make sure all my bases are covered while traveling. ✈️

(Now is a great time to try out @hypothesis.bio because they’re offering up to 25% off bundles AND my code stacks!! Use BRY10 for an additional 10% off 🥰 )

✨ And a shoutout to some of my other must-have brands and codes to save you $$ this Black Friday:

@makeitskinbrand - HOMEAROUNDYOU15
@codexlabs - HOMEAROUNDYOU

See you soon, Japan! 🥹❤️

We all know eczema can be pricey 🫠 so I will be sharing some ways my fellow itchy besties can save some money this holiday season! ❤️

I’m excited to share that @phoilex.releaf is running an AMAZING deal this year. 👏

For a short time, they’re offering 40% off the Active Releaf Spot Gel, Liverty Dynamic Drops, aaand the bundle too. 🌿

Be sure to grab them while they’re on sale and stay tuned on my feed & on stories for more deals! 💚

I’m not someone who’s afraid to stand up for myself…and yet I left another appointment today in tears of frustration after seeing a new (to me) dermatologist about the skin condition that I have had since I was a baby.

Today’s appointment reminded me how exhausting it is to keep proving that I know my own body and that I am not new to the world of eczema / atopic dermatitis.

If you’ve ever walked out of a room feeling unheard, I’m right there with you. ❤️

The last few months dealing with my eczema have been incredibly hard, and they’ve also given me a new perspective on so many things.

My lifelong struggle with eczema has shaped many parts of me. I’m stronger, more empathetic, and more open-minded than I’d be if I didn’t have a chronic condition like atopic dermatitis.

Eczema has given me a voice in rooms full of medical professionals who told me I didn’t know my own body. It has given me an online community that supports me when I need it most. And in the last few months, it has given me the opportunity to share my story and turn all that pain into purpose.

Thank you for being here. ❤️

I do my best to share all the ways living with eczema can affect patients’ lives, and for many, that includes a substantial financial burden.

The National Eczema Association estimates that 42% of Americans with atopic dermatitis spend $1,000 or more out-of-pocket every year to manage their eczema.

September was when I experienced the worst flare of my life thus far, so this was probably the most I’ve ever spent out-of-pocket on my eczema in one month (and the most I ever hope to spend again 🥲).

Also, these are out-of-pocket costs that I incurred outside of what I already pay for my health insurance coverage.

Here’s to hoping the rest of my dollars can go toward more fun things!! Hang in there, itchy besties. ❤️‍🩹

Wrapping up the best #EczemaAwarenessMonth everrrr by continuing to share my story 🫶🏼 thank you so much to @codexlabs for all that y’all pour into this community!! Incredibly grateful to be a part of #CodexCollective 🤍 and of course a huge thank you @its_justchi for using @flauntyourflare to create spaces where we can all connect and feel seen. Eternally grateful!! 🥲

If you have eczema too, please know you’re beautiful and that your worth is not defined by the state of your skin. Thank you for being here! ❤️‍🩹

This video is hard for me to watch, but I think it’s important to share what I learned and officially close the Nemluvio chapter of my story. ❤️‍🩹

I started Nemluvio (nemolizumab) on July 2, 2025. This was the newest biologic on the market for atopic dermatitis at the time (and I believe it still is). It functions in a different way than any of its predecessors, by targeting specifically the itch associated with eczema. And after my first dose, it really did feel like a miracle!! My itch was gone not even 12 hours later. I got the best sleep of my life. I thought I’d finally found a solution.

Unfortunately what came soon after was a complete ravaging of my skin—intense redness, swelling, cracking, weeping/oozing like I had never experienced…but zero itch. I felt disconnected from my body because I LOOKED so itchy but wasn’t. My dermatologist (under the recommendation of Nemluvio reps) strongly recommended I continue treatment for at least four months to give it a fair chance.

I’m proud of myself for finally listening to my body after my third month/dose and discontinuing treatment. I’m grateful to my dermatologist for following my lead and trusting my intuition, for her empathy in seeing that what I was experiencing was unbearable, and for her initiative to biopsy my skin to confirm drug reaction and then to report the adverse effects to the manufacturer of Nemluvio.

I want to be clear that I share this not to deter anyone from modern medicine if that’s what they so choose. What works for you may NOT work for me, and vice versa.

I share this to remind you that YOU know your body best. If you think something is off, speak up. Do your research. Only you are in charge of your treatment plan, whatever that looks like. ❤️

Lifelong eczema has made me painfully aware that flares happen (often at the most inconvenient times) and I can either be prepared or be even more stressed in the moment. 😅

I feel sooo empowered knowing I have a product like SUPERBAND by @makeitskinbrand for whenever those flares do come. These are not your regular bandages…these are *wound-healing* patches that are incredible for eczema flares, cuts, scrapes, burns, pimples, you name it. 🎉

If you’d like to meet your new eczema flare hero, check out the link in my bio to get SUPERBAND on Amazon! 💛

If you don’t have eczema, you may not realize that it affects soo many different parts of everyday life.

So many things are based on (or strongly affected by) the state of my skin…my outfits, my social life, my travels, my mental health…and on and on.

But if we don’t share things like this, how will anyone else know?! No better time to share than during #eczemaawarenessmonth 🫶🏼

Did I miss anything on your betrayal list?? Lmk! 👀

Unless you have eczema, you may not realize that it affects soo many different parts of everyday life.

So many things are based on (or strongly affected by) the state of my skin…my outfits, my social life, my travels, my mental health…and on and on.

But if we don’t share things like this, how will anyone else know?! No better time to share than during #eczemaawarenessmonth 🫶🏼

Did I miss anything on your betrayal list?? Lmk! 👀

I had a gut feeling something wasn’t right with my eczema flare, and after a biopsy, it turns out I was right. Grateful for a dermatologist who listens and is invested in my care.

I’m sure Nemluvio has helped a lot of people with atopic dermatitis, and I’m not here to scare anyone off, but if your skin starts acting up or things get worse, please listen to your body. Hoping my experience helps someone else avoid the same struggle. ❤️

My eczema is still not 100% healed, but I’m taking the wins as they come 🫶🏼 I have been feeling sooo much better the last few days, and I’m hoping that the upward trend continues.

I’m staying cautiously optimistic (other eczema / atopic dermatitis girlies know that the severity of eczema can change so much from one minute to the next). Just trying my very best to enjoy the fact that I am feeling good in THIS moment. 🥲

For now, I’m celebrating my healing and hoping for more to come. ❤️

My eczema flare is still not 100% healed, but I’m taking the wins as they come 🫶🏼 I have been feeling sooo much better the last few days, and I’m hoping that the upward trend continues!!

I am staying cautiously optimistic (other eczema & atopic dermatitis girlies know that the severity of eczema can change so much from one minute to the next). Just trying my very best to enjoy the fact that I am feeling good in THIS moment. 🥲

For now, I’m celebrating my healing and hoping for more to come. ❤️

There isn’t a cure for eczema yet, but I know this is the closest thing. My husband has washed my hair when my hands were bleeding, told me I’m beautiful even when I don’t recognize myself, and wrapped me up in love and bandages more times than I can count.

May a love like this find every eczema warrior ❤️‍🩹
happy national boyfriend day to my forever-night-stand 🤪

Happy eczema awareness month to all my fellow eczema warriors 🥲❤️ we are stronger together!

This couldn’t be further from the truth…

Eczema is a chronic condition that goes far beyond what you see on the surface. I’ve lived with it my entire life, and I’ve experienced every side of it—constant itch, irritation, inflammation…and the toll it takes on sleep, confidence, and mental health.

Did you know 1 in 10 people in the U.S. live with eczema? And yet, I’ve spent most of my life trying to hide mine. Not anymore. ❤️‍🩹

There are actually seven different types of eczema, and I’ve struggled with more than one over the years. For me, the main culprit has been atopic dermatitis—the most common form.

I’m sharing this to raise awareness, because the more we understand, the better we can support each other. 🫶🏼

Trying my best to support my skin through a really severe eczema flare 🫶🏼 and this week, that meant my first red light therapy session at @redlifewellington.

RedLife uses state-of-the-art red, blue, and green light wavelengths that promote healing, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. And their treatments are designed to support your body’s natural recovery processes. ✨

I found the treatment sooo relaxing and am already planning my next visit!! I’ll be keeping you guys posted on my eczema / atopic dermatitis progress, so stay tuned. ❤️‍🩹

🚨 I’d love to know — have you ever tried Red Light Therapy?? Feel free to share your thoughts!

What my mornings look like these days 🙂 not quite what I had on my bingo card for this year, but that’s life!!

I’m finding joy in the mundane and staying grateful for the small improvements I’m noticing with each passing day.✨

Trying to support my body as best as I can so she can get through this as soon as possible! 🫶🏼

Products I’ve been loving:
@codexlabs BIA Nourishing Facial Oil
@codexlabs BIA Clearskin Synbiotic
*Use code HOMEAROUNDYOU for $$ off* ❤️

Living with eczema has shaped me, but it doesn’t define me. 🤍 I’m using today as a reminder to honor every part of my journey—the challenges and the wins.

Does anything here surprise you?? Or do we have anything in common?? Let me know below! 🫶🏼

For years I felt so isolated with my eczema…but the truth is, over 31 million people in the U.S. are living with it every day.

Since tomorrow is #WorldAtopicEczemaDay, @phoilex.releaf and I want to remind you that you’re not alone in your skin journey. 🤍

I’ve been loving the Active ReLeaf Spot Gel because it’s steroid-free (!!) made of botanically-derived ingredients, and safe for even the youngest of eczema warriors. 🌱

Here’s to products that keep our skin calm and our #EczemaCommunity strong. ✨

when I filmed that first clip, I really thought I’d seen the “worst” of my eczema / atopic dermatitis. little did I know my journey was just getting started.

since beginning Nemluvio on July 2nd, my itch disappeared completely (a miracle in itself)…but what followed was a rapid spread of nummular eczema and now, intense weeping eczema.

it’s not easy to share these vulnerable parts of my skin journey, but I know how isolating it can feel when your body is doing something you don’t understand.

so here’s me saying: you’re not alone in this 💕

Learning to love myself through the hardest parts of my journey, choosing grace when my reflection feels unfamiliar, and reminding myself daily: I am still worthy, still beautiful, still enough. ❤️

Eczema doesn’t get to decide if I’m worthy.
Eczema doesn’t get to tell me if I’m beautiful.
Eczema doesn’t get to take away my joy.

It’s a part of my story, yes — but not the whole story.

To anyone else navigating flare ups, creams, biologics, or just the daily “what is my skin doing today?” rollercoaster, you’re more than your eczema. You’re worthy, radiant, and deserving of love in every season your skin takes you through. 🫶🏼

Not every update is sunshine & rainbows and that’s okay. I’m here, I’m hanging in there, and I’m sharing my story to hopefully help someone else. ❤️

If you or someone you love has eczema / atopic dermatitis, just know I’m sending you a giant hug right now. My experience with this medication hasn’t been what I was hoping for, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work for someone else. 🫶🏼

This is my own experience and is not medical advice.

if you’re new here, here’s the story ⬇️
I started Nemluvio (a biologic for atopic dermatitis) on July 2nd and have had an injection every 4 weeks since.

the crazy part? my itch has been completely gone since day one…which is something I never thought I’d say.

but here’s the flip side: since then, I’ve had a rapid spread of nummular eczema (I’ve shared more on my page) and now I’m dealing with really intense weeping eczema.

it’s not painful, but suuuper uncomfortable — like my skin is just oozing + dripping everywhere. 🙃
my derm ran a culture and thankfully it’s not an infection, just my body reacting in a wild way.

sharing this because I know how isolating eczema and other skin conditions can feel, and if you’ve been here before…I see you 🤍

24 hour update!!
#eczema #tsw #eczemaawareness #eczemaflare #eczemahealing

Really hoping this works🤞
#tsw #eczema #eczemaawareness #eczemaflare #eczemahealing

Still reliving Eczema Expo after nearly a month 💙✨
#EczemaExpo2025

Eczema girly reporting for duty 🫡
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#eczemahealing #eczemawarrior #eczemasufferer
#eczemarelief #eczematreatment #eczemaproblems

Cleaning is therapeutic 🧼

Still dealing with some gnarly flares on my wrists (which are the last of my “red sleeve” from TSW) but last night I decided to wrap them up and get on with my evening.

So grateful to be feeling well-rested and in good spirits even during a flare…this hasn’t always been the case over the last few months, so I’m soaking in every moment. 🤍

#reset #cleanwithme #cleaningmotivation #sundayreset #sundayresetroutine #tsw #topicalsteroidwithdrawal #eczema

Why hide it when you can highlight it? 💃

It’s taken me a long time to get to the point of showing my eczema flares in public…and it’s something I’m still working on.

But I’ve realized it’s so important to keep sharing the reality of living with a chronic skin condition like eczema.

I know it can feel so isolating, but you are not alone and you are beautiful just the way you are. ❤️

#eczema #eczemasupport #eczemawarrior #eczemahealing #eczemarelief

One day at a time 🤍
#tsw #eczema #selflove

Who invited me on a private jet anyway LOL
#oops #fail

Sometimes the hardest chapters lead to the most powerful stories.❤️‍🩹

This was the moment everything changed, for my skin and for my purpose. If you’re struggling with eczema or TSW too, you’re not alone! There’s a whole community of us behind you and ready to offer support. 🫶🏼

#eczema #tsw #atopicdermatitis #eczemacommunity

Great news…I got insurance approval!! ❤️

I got my second dose of Nemluvio today for my severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) after being given a sample dose at my doctor’s office four weeks ago. Since then, I have had a 99% reduction in itch (!!), I am sleeping through the night with no scratching (!!!), and am just feeling so much better in every aspect.

The treatment has come with a few side effects, though…including nummular eczema in places I haven’t flared before (the nummular type is also new to me), but despite the new flares being widespread, I still do not feel itchy. Besides that, I’ve gotten a few sporadic instances of urticaria (hives) and mild weeping eczema.

I’m monitoring the side effects with high hopes that my body is just figuring out the new meds. The typical recommendation is to give biologics 4-6 months before deciding if it’s a fit. If you’re into that sort of thing, I’d love good vibes or prayers for that. ❤️‍🩹

Thank you for being on this journey with me. 🫶🏼

#eczema #atopicdermatitis #tsw #topicalsteroidwithdrawal #nemluvio #dupixent

Laughing so I don’t cry lol

#eczema #allergies #atopicdermatitis

I will never be the same after #EczemaExpo2025 🦋

I’ve struggled with eczema my entire life & can honestly say I’ve never felt more seen, understood, or informed than I did during my time in Scottsdale. I made new friends, learned from some of the most renowned medical & research professionals in eczema, and even took part in a photo shoot for the Eczema Visual Guide to help others get diagnosed faster. Eczema had me for the last few months, but it’s safe to say I have taken my power back.👏🏼

@nationaleczema - thank you for creating such a special event and leaving me equipped with support, tools, knowledge, and ✨hope✨ for a world without eczema.

Only two days left!! Can’t wait to meet some itchy besties IRL!! 💙

#eczemaexpo2025 #eczemacommunity

My friend lovingly called me out for saying “it’s just eczema” recently. Even after having eczema my entire life and understanding how debilitating it can be, I still sometimes feel the need to minimize it.

But the truth is, eczema has affected every part of my life in some way. And somehow I thought my struggle was unique. shameful. something to be hidden.

It wasn’t until I started opening up on social media that I learned so many others were struggling too…and not just strangers…people I grew up with, current friends and their partners, distant relatives, and on and on.

This realization lit a fire in me. I’m not alone, but I thought I was. What a lie I told myself for so many years. Now I’m on a mission to make eczema feel less lonely. If you’re struggling too, please know you’re not alone. We’re in this together. ❤️

#eczema #atopicdermatitis #eczemawarrior #eczemaawareness #nemluvio #dupixent

Two weeks into using Nemluvio, and my skin is going through it lol. The flares are spreading BUT I am not itchy at all! 😭

For the first time in what feels like forever, I’m not constantly scratching, and that alone feels like a small miracle. 🎀

I knew starting something new might come with ups and downs, and I’m trying to be patient with my body, this process, and myself. So for now, I’m sticking it out and hoping my skin is just adjusting. 🤞🏼

This journey isn’t easy, but I know so many of you understand what it’s like to hope something finally works. Sharing this in real time because maybe someone out there needs to hear it too. 🫶🏼

#eczemacommunity #eczemahealing #nemluvio #dupixent #eczemaawareness

Some days feel like progress, and others feel like a step back. Living with eczema means learning to hold both truths at once: relief in one area, new flares in another. It can be frustrating and humbling, but I’m choosing to stay hopeful. ❤️‍🩹

Healing isn’t linear and my journey isn’t over!! We’ve got this!! 👏🏼

#eczema #atopicdermatitis #topicalsteroidwithdrawal

I used to think sharing my eczema story was “too much.” Turns out, it was connection. Community.
And a big step toward healing…for me, and maybe for someone else too.

You’re not alone!! Your story matters more than you know. 🫶🏼

#eczemacommunity #atopicdermatitis #eczemasupport #eczemarelief #unhideeczema #dermatitis

IYKYK so thankful to be getting some relief from my eczema flare 😭

The road has not been easy and tbh the last few months have been especially tough!! Feeling itchy 24 hours a day is not for the faint of heart. ❤️‍🩹

For the first time in my life, it felt like my atopic dermatitis was taking over every other aspect of my life. I was feeling really hopeless and glum, which is just not “me.” I’m so glad those days are behind me.

If you’re in the thick of it right now, I see you. Feeling uncomfortable in your skin (in every sense) is never fun. Please know there are better days ahead. ❤️

#eczema #atopicdermatits #dermatitis #tsw #dupixent #eczemaawareness #topicalsteroidwithdrawal

Breaking down the similarities & differences between Dupixent and Nemluvio in my own words 💉 If I’ve learned anything over my decades of atopic dermatitis / eczema, it’s that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.

For a long time, I felt like turning to a biologic meant I’d failed. I had worked so hard to manage my skin “naturally” with food, lifestyle, and gut healing, and honestly, I was proud of that.

But during the last few months I was also exhausted, not sleeping, and struggling emotionally. That’s a risk in itself.

Now that I’m (on my way to) the other side, I don’t see biologics as failure. I see them as support. Nemluvio is helping me through this flare while I continue working on my gut, and I know it doesn’t have to be forever unless I want it to be.

At the end of the day, we all deserve to feel good in our bodies. Let’s not judge each other’s path to healing.

We’re all just trying to find what works so we can live well, sleep well, and feel like ourselves again. ❤️‍🩹

Follow along if you’re navigating your own skin journey — I’m right there with you. 🫶🏼

#eczemacommunity #topicalsteroidwithdrawal #dupixent #nemluvio #atopicdermatitis #dermatitisatopica

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