Published On: Oct 28, 2022
Last Updated On: May 15, 2023
Managing life with atopic dermatitis is a unique experience for every one of the over 31 million Americans who live with the condition. Eczema affects each person differently and shapes our relationships with our skin, treatments, environments, activities, other people and ourselves.
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, 25-year-old Sam Bittner and 10-year-old Carina join us to share their experiences growing up and living with eczema.
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