"It gets better."

Alisha loves playing with friends, building puzzles, and dreaming under the glow-in-the-dark stars on her ceiling. But living with eczema isn’t easy—especially when classmates start to notice.

With the help of her loving family and a kind dermatologist, Alisha learns how to care for her skin, find tasty allergy-friendly swaps, and—most importantly—see her beauty beyond the rashes.

A heartwarming story about resilience, self-acceptance, and the power of support, Scratching the Surface helps children understand eczema while reminding them that their worth goes far deeper than what’s on the surface.