Jennifer Moncayo-Hida

1 month ago | nationaleczema.org | Erin Laviola |Jennifer Moncayo-Hida

For Dulce Marilyn Morán, 23, a research data associate from New York City, her eczema and her mental health have been closely intertwined for most of her life. Severe flares often made her nervous when out in public, for fear of what others might say or think about her skin. However, after making the decision to focus more heavily on healing her relationship with eczema — which has included seeking support from others — Morán has experienced a significant improvement in her overall well-being.

2 months ago | nationaleczema.org | Erin Laviola |Jennifer Moncayo-Hida

With help from her doctor, Madalyn Meagher Hamm, 21, enjoyed her wedding day with minimal interference from her eczema. It was a welcome reprieve because every other day, especially over the last two years, she was battling with her skin. Hamm, a student and barista from Minot, North Dakota, has gradually learned to accept her atopic dermatitis diagnosis and is better able to handle its physical and mental side effects.

Jan 3, 2025 | nationaleczema.org | Erin Laviola |Jennifer Moncayo-Hida

Jennifer (Jenn) Etienne, 26, has achieved a successful career as an actress, singer and model. But as a teenager in Miami, she worried her worsening eczema symptoms meant her aspirations were hopeless. “I read a comment online that said you can’t be an actress with eczema because directors won’t wait for flare-ups to clear,” Etienne said.

Dec 3, 2024 | nationaleczema.org | Erin Laviola |Jennifer Moncayo-Hida

Amanda Campbell, 28, from Boulder, Colorado, recently completed one of the most challenging long-distance backpacking treks in the United States. She spent more than a month trekking 486 miles on the Colorado Trail. With a precise daily routine, she successfully managed her atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, along the way. It was a journey that would have seemed impossible just a few months earlier.

Nov 18, 2024 | nationaleczema.org | Erin Laviola |Jennifer Moncayo-Hida

Matt, 18, from Londonderry, New Hampshire, is enjoying his freshman year of college and doesn’t allow his chronic eczema to hold him back in any way. But he didn’t always have this level of confidence. Growing up with severe atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, Matt says he was self-conscious about his skin and remembers often feeling lonely.