Allergy Stories
Your story matters. If you or your family live with eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis (hayfever), food allergy, anaphylaxis, or other allergies, consider sharing your experience to support awareness and advocacy.
Marinette Husselmann’s story
I am sharing my daughter, Marinette Husselmann's, story to shed light on the struggles children face with Atopic Dermatitis. From the very first month of her life, Marinette’s skin became a...
Orrville Engelbrecht- lived experience
I live with severe eczema, and I’m sharing my story because this condition is too often dismissed as “just a skin problem.” For me, eczema has reshaped my life entirely, stealing my sleep,...
Eva Van Bell – Patient story telling
Eczema imposes many restrictions on life, there are things we could not do as a family because of eczema and allergies. We could not visit people with animals, we could not travel to hot, humid...
Lynne Niemann – My lived experience with eczema
My 30-Year Battle with Eczema: From Shame to Strength (Patient Voice: Lynne Niemann, living with atopic dermatitis since age 2) Imagine waking up every day to skin that's raw, oozing, and itching so...
CB -Story telling – My story
In the early 2000s, a fresh-faced Joe Rogan entered the entertainment world as host of the new reality hit show Fear Factor. I vividly remember how I squirmed in my seat as they placed contestants...