You’re in the right place if you want to stop itching like a maniac! And you’re ready to make big changes in the name of health and well-being and self-care! Although there isn’t a cure for dermatographia (aka skin writing, dermographism, dermatographic urticaria), there are some things you can do to heal your skin and
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It’s a new year already! And a new decade! I try not to get too wrapped up in New Year’s resolutions, but the start of a new one always makes me think about what kinds of little changes I can make to feel better. Because to me that’s what life is about: feeling good–and helping
Many of you already know my skin writing story, but here’s some background for those of you that aren’t familiar with me yet. I was officially diagnosed with dermatographia back in 2004 (wow it’s been awhile!), but I had it for close to 10 years before then. Like many other people with dermatographia, I didn’t
Cortisol has a reputation of being a bad hormone released by stress. The thing is, it's actually good to have a certain amount of it in your blood stream because it's anti-inflammatory. Cortisol, secreted by the adrenal glands, prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Histamine (an inflammatory) is the cause
Hana Mayeda is a high fashion model who is also a role model. She's transforming the modeling industry and how women are portrayed in fashion by choosing to work for companies that do not Photoshop their models. Instead, her birthmarks and scars are visible for the world to see, because this is part of who
It is my pleasure to introduce Rich S, fellow Skin Writer. Rich and I met through Facebook (he runs the Facebook page I'm A Skin Writer, I Have Dermatographism) back in 2011, and have kept in touch ever since. Rich lives near New York City, so we met last week for lunch in Lower Manhattan.
