LET’S CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON OUR SKIN CONDITIONS
You can’t always control our [insert your skin condition], but we can control how we react to it. That is our power.
The very second you own your flaws, you become untouchable. No one can hurt you anymore because you are acknowledging your insecurities and taking control of your narrative; It’s not poor you – it’s powerful you.
HEYY, If you don’t see yourself in any beauty campaign/ online, you start to think you’re not beautiful. You start to think you have all these problems and it can make you feel like you don’t belong in your skin.
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The Importance of the Itchy Community for Our Mental Health
By Jennifer Austin Hypnotherapy Living with a chronic skin condition such as eczema or going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can feel incredibly isolating. The physical discomfort is…
Early Bird Tickets Now Open –Healing in Harmony: A TSW Community Event
We’re so excited to share that Healing in Harmony: A TSW Community Event is happening this November in London! 🌟 This will be a day dedicated to the mental and…
MEET-UP THIS SUNDAY!
📍 @kingshead.teddington | TEDDINGTON, Greater London fancy a gentle stroll with skin-savvy souls — come through. 🕛 12PM start📍 The King’s Head, Teddington👟 5K or 10K — walk,…
Living in the In-Between: Eczema Awareness & Self-Compassion
“The more comfortable I feel, the more confident I feel.” That quote was pulled from my recent feature in Boots Health & Beauty magazine—and it honestly sums up…
ALLERGY SEASON + ECZEMA: How Cleaner Air Transformed My Skin, Sleep, and Allergy Management
Some mornings, I used to wake up covered in hives. Other mornings, I felt like I hadn’t slept at all — battling brain fog before the day had…
PUTTING ECZEMA ON BLAST! BBC!!!
I’m still pinching myself that I got to share parts of my eczema story on @bbcwomanshour this morning. 🙌 Being invited by Kylie Pentelow alongside Chloe (@itchscratchrepeat) and…
We Don’t All Grow Out of Eczema—Some of Us Grow Into It
For years, I struggled with hating my skin and, in turn, myself. I bought into the idea that eczema was something that could—and should—be fixed or cured. But…
SKIN STORY: Janna Kuhl AKA @CalmaWithJanna
Janna Kuhl AKA @CalmaWithJanna is the next SKIN STORY. I hope that these stories help you connect and feel less alone through mutual understanding of how our skin…
Patch testing – eczema / contact dermatitis
Today has been a long time coming—the start of many tests I’ve needed for years. My whole life, I’ve been told I have contact dermatitis, but it wasn’t…
Christmas Present ideas ? 👀Some of my fave products/brands atm as a sensitive ECZEMA GIRLIE ➡️
From soothing skincare that helps with flare-ups, to gentle detergents that keep my clothes irritation-free, eczema-friendly dish soap for stress-free cleaning, and calming teas that feel like a…
⚡️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ⚡️enter to win over £300 of skin goodies
🎃 Trick or Treat… I’m choosing to TREAT you with a GIVEAWAY worth over £300! 👻 Enter to win some skin-loving goodies that’ll keep your skin calm even…
I’ve been published!!!
hey itchy gang, sending love as the colder months start and we all know what that usually means for our skin. I am super excited to announce my…
Be the change. Inspire others🦋 & don’t forget to #SHAREYOURFLARE
Westlab invites everyone to join the #ShareYourFlare movement. By sharing your story, you not only help raise awareness but also contribute to a more compassionate and understanding community.…
Breaking the Silence: MENS MEET UP
This event has been created to fill the gap and hopefully connect guys living with visible skin conditions. This event is dedicated to creating a supportive space where…
#SHAREYOURFLARE | REAL LIFE STORIES – show your love ❤️
As part of #NationalEczemaWeek, I am delighted to have teamed up with @westlabsalts to join them on our shared mission to #NormalizeNormalSkin, raising awareness for people like me…
Upcoming Awareness Dates and How You Can Get Involved
Hello, my itchy sisters, misters, and non-binary friends! 🌟 It’s time to get loud and proud about eczema as we gear up for some pivotal awareness dates. Whether…
ITCHY SKIN IS IN!!🔊REAL SKIN pop-up photo exhibition at Peckham Arches this Saturday, August 24th
I am attending the pop-up photo exhibition at Peckham Arches this Saturday, August 24th, from 2-8 PM. Join me in celebrating the beauty of real skin, with all…
SCOTTISH ? Meet up???
HEY, Living with a skin condition like Eczema, TSW, Psoriasis, or Itchy Skin can sometimes make us feel isolated, but it can also connect us in ways that…
#ad Tough time mentally sadly means it shows on your skin for many people like me living with eczema❤️🩹🛁
If you’ve been following my skin journey, you’ll know I’ve been on a rollercoaster ride full of many UPS and sadly DOWNS due to my sensitive skin being…
SCOTLAND; Help Needed for Our Upcoming Meetup
Unfortunately, the weekend of September 7th/8th is now a struggle for our meetup. We may need to move it to a later date due to the overwhelming response—amazingly,…
MEET UP 🌊✨ Join us for @balmonds_skincare on the Beach with Itch ‘n’ Bitch on August 3rd! ✨🌊
📅 Date: August 3rd, 2024📍 Location: Bison Beach Bar, Sea Lanes, Brighton Beach🕒 Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM 🎁 What’s in Store? 🍽️ Interested in lunch before the…
SUMMER 2024 – Meetups
Heyy all, just a quick note from me for all up coming meet ups, both mine and ones I’ve been made aware of being hosted by community members.…
SCOTTISH MEETUP – Register Interest
Surround yourself with people who get it & you’ll never feel alone again 🥰The beautiful Briana Banos (@preventable_doc), creator of the TSW Preventable Documentary, and I (@Mackies_Moments /@itch_n_bitch) are…
MEETUP – BALMONDS on the Beach with Itch ‘n’ Bitch
Join us at the Bison Beach Bar, Sea Lanes, Brighton Beach, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM ON AUGUST 3RD 2024. This is a nut-free event. Nibbles and drinks will…
📣REAL REPRESENTATION MATTERS❤️🩹
Growing up, these gals needed to see people like themselves painted in a positive light instead of something to fix or a before and after to avoid hating…
MEET UP : schedule for Allergy & Free From – LONDON
INFORMATION about all other meet ups being released by JULY 1ST, locations, EDINBURGH/ LONDON/ BRIGHTON – WEEE COMINGGGG What is The Allergy & Free From Show? The Allergy…
Saskia Potts✨ AKA @saskia.potts shares her SKIN STORY❤️🩹
The Itchy Gang connects individuals of diverse backgrounds, skin tones, and genders, united by their shared experiences with various skin conditions. As the Itch N Bitch TSW Petition…
Uncertainty surrounding Topical Steroid use?
1 WEEK IN, nearly 4k signature mark!! THANK YOU!!It is estimated that over eight million individuals in the UK suffer from atopic eczema alone, with a staggering 60%…
Amy Bowers✨ AKA @amy_does_tsw shares her SKIN STORY
The Itchy Gang connects individuals of diverse backgrounds, skin tones, and genders, united by their shared experiences with various skin conditions. As the Itch N Bitch TSW Petition…
TSW Petition – Support Assets
This petition was created by the Itch N Bitch Community, Katie Mackie AKA @Mackies_Moments, in collaboration with Briana Banos, creator of the TSW documentary @Preventable_Doc ❤️🩹 We hope…
PSA: gorgeous gorgeous gals SIGN PETITIONS🔊Let’s make Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)
…a thing of the past 🌟 – sign the petition to fund vital research and support those battling withdrawal symptoms. 🌸 Over 3k in 3 days!! thank you!!…
Dear Steroid Users & TSW Warriors,
WE NEED YOUR HELP. The very creams prescribed to help us heal are causing us stress and damage. Constant questions circle our heads like ‘Will I get TSW’ There…
PETITION NOW LIVE: Fund Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) Research and Provide Support for Sufferers
We think research on TSW is crucial in creating diagnostic criteria, also to inform prevalence and aid in prevention. There’s growing awareness about the potential side effects of…
Get to now Katie more – From friend to girlfriend to FIANCÉ💍
Hey everyone, I appreciate your support and wanted to share a non-skin-related post that I believe is blog-worthy. I hope it helps you get to know me better…
Podcast | Katie Mackie, Eczema’s Social Impact
Meet Katie: “My name is katie mackie aka @mackies_moments and I have been an eczema and sensitive skin sufferer since birth (1996 b*tch). My eczema has always been…
MINI MEET UP: Allergy & Free From Showcase – LONDON
Delighted to announce I will be in attendance at the Allergy and Free From Showcase on 22 – 23 June 2024, Olympia London, get your FREE TICKET HERE…
👕 Itch ‘n’ Bitch Merchandise at Tshirt Studio
🌟 Thank you for visiting my Etsy store! After months of dealing with flares, I’ve decided to take some time to fully embrace life and focus on self-care.…
TSW is NOT eczema
SIDE NOTE; TSW is also called Red Skin Sydrome (RSS), steroid addiction (TSA). Every time I see Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) being discussed I am overcome with excitement…
Hey Itchy People, BANK HOLIDAY REMINDER for my ITCHY GANG❤️🩹
laring? Feeling like you’re missing out? Are expectations not meeting the reality of your current situation? The goddamn pollen triggering you??? Bank holidays come with this huge expectation…
🛍️ Some skincare discounts
@cosi_care: Score 20% off starting tomorrow for one week with code #ITCHYGANG (not aff). Show your skin some love ❤️❤️❤️ @bysarahlondon: Enjoy 20% off until April 30, 2024…
MEETUP – Register Interest in future (UK ONLY EVENTS)
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧-𝗨𝗣; Surround yourself with people who get it & you’ll never feel alone again 🥰 The one thing that can make you feel so ALONE can also be the one…
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These meet-ups heal a part of me. They help heal the girl who felt isolated, alone and like the odd one out.
The girl who was quiet, and nervous but had soo much going on inside. But most importantly they help you all. They help you CONNECT. CREATE friendships. EXPAND…
SKIN CONDITIONS; The one thing that can make you feel so ALONE can also be the one thing that makes you feel so CONNECTED.
Without my eczema I would’ve never launched @itch_n_bitch and would’ve never found myself surrounded by all these amazing itchy people. Eczema / TSW / Psoriasis can take you to the…
Itchin’ 9 to 5, makin’ a livin’🙋🏼♀️”How do you initiate conversations about ECZEMA with work and friends?”
‘The talk’ 😉Firstly, remember your skin is just a small part of you, and your friends and family are there to offer support – no need to feel…
Itchy women, empower itchy women 👌🏻
A lot can change in two months. I know it may feel hard right now and like you’re never going to get out the other end of it.…
‘A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.’ ☕️
This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate @jenniferaustinhypnotherapy – a resilient soul who never falters in showing up for others, no matter how tough life gets. ‘A woman is…
Navigating Eczema: My Love Affair with BYOMA’s Barrier+ REPAIR Treatment 💜
Dealing with eczema often makes me feel left out 😫It’s not just about avoiding specific foods or missing out on social activities due to flare-ups; it’s also the…
Friday 13th October, the day I had taken annual leave to sort my grandma’s wardrobe but instead ended up sorting her funeral.
The last 2 weeks have been very tough. This post is to raise awareness of the effect stress has on your body and how tough life with an…
Same girl, different day. Whilst my skin may fluctuate, I do not. I am me despite all you can see, so please don’t treat me differently.
Same girl, different day. Whilst my skin may fluctuate, I do not. I am me despite all you can see, so please don’t treat me differently. Don’t let…
ITCH N BITCH – MEET UP📍@TheVegBoxCafe
Hello everyone, I am thrilled to announce that the Meetup is LOCKED IN for March 16th, from 12 PM to 3 PM at VENUE: The Veg Box Cafe, located…
REAL SKIN: flooding your feeds
The skin you see portrayed in ads is often enhanced, airbrushed, and presented with good lighting, making it unrecognizable compared to its original state after all the editing.…
Cultivating Digital Well-being: Managing Your Social Feed for Mental Health
It’s important to prioritize your mental well-being by cleansing your social feeds. Taking the time to curate the content you interact with can greatly improve your headspace. Removing…
Jenny’s SKIN STORY – sharing for #EczemaAwareness
Jenny Robinson AKA @jenny.robinson.06 is the next SKIN STORY. I hope that these stories help you connect and feel less alone through mutual understanding of how our skin can…
You will be remembered for the way that you are, not the way that you look.
ECZEMA 🔊 You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but…
SELF LOVE – itchy edition
👀“If you don’t love yourself when someone says horrible things to you, part of you is always going to believe them.” – @annehathaway, spitting truths that ring soo strongly…
Can You Get a Tattoo If You Have Eczema?
Hey, my names Katie, I’ve had eczema since birth and recently got my 3rd & 4th tattoos. I am writing this blog for the gals & guys who…
Winter Skincare Tips for Eczema-Prone and Sensitive Skin
Winter can be a real struggle for those of us with sensitive, eczema-prone skin. The chilly, dry air really knows how to make our symptoms worsen and leave…
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a poem to my skin…
I know it can feel like a SIN,
To allow our SKIN,
To hurt us from WITHIN,
But, we must put our all IN,
To accept that sometimes we can’t always WIN,
And I know it can be APPEALING,
To choose the route of CONCEALING,
To hide how you are really FEELING,
But listen to me when I say you are HEALING!!
– Katie Mackie, AKA @Mackies_Moments
Looking for peer-to-peer skin condition support?
DM us on Itch N Bitch to anonymously ask our followers for advice or use the ANON ask link;
itch N bitch
itch & bitch page & podcast was born on 19th January 2021 by Katie & Daisy. In June 2022 Katie Mackie AKA (@Mackies_Moments) launched itch n bitch bags on Etsy, turning her and many other people’s struggles into wearable art. Changing the narrative on skin conditions one bag at a time.
Katie Mackie edits manages, creates, and replies to all the content for itch N bitch alongside her 9-5 working in central London. Whilst Daisy has stepped back into appearing on the podcast as a host, occasionally collaborating on awareness content. Nearly 2 years on itch n bitch has flourished into a nearly 6,000-strong community of itchy people called THE ITCHY GANG.
Itch N Bitch 