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Atopic Dermatitis

What is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)? Simply put, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) is a condition that makes skin red and itchy. While it’s common in children, it can also occur at any age.

What it’s like to live with Crohn’s Disease

What is Crohn’s Disease? According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. What are the symptoms?

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

What Is HS? Hidradenitis Suppurativa, often abbreviated as HS, is a skin condition in which lesions form beneath the skin that can be painful, tend to enlarge, and often produce infections and other discharges, such as pus.

How Do You Tell Identical Twins Apart? 

“As we got older, she said I just started responding to one name and my sister to the other, so that’s what names we have. We don’t know if we actually respond to the correct names, but we don’t ever plan on looking into it.”