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Will My Child “Grow Out” of Eczema?
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Will My Child “Grow Out” of Eczema?

Have you ever been told that your child will simply “outgrow eczema”? Let’s talk about what that means and the research behind it.

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Sarah’s Journey to Heal Her Child’s Gut and Skin
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Sarah’s Journey to Heal Her Child’s Gut and Skin

When Sarah’s son developed out of control eczema, she tried everything to help him, including both natural and medicinal strategies to repair his gut microbiome and skin barrier.

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Are food allergies forever? Maybe not
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Are food allergies forever? Maybe not

Kids with eczema often have food allergies as well. Once an allergy has been identified, parents are naturally reluctant to expose their child again. But there are some foods your child is likely to outgrow

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Coconut Oil: Is it a Cure to Childhood Eczema?
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Coconut Oil: Is it a Cure to Childhood Eczema?

Using coconut oil to treat childhood eczema. In this blog we explore how to use this common natural remedy in kids with eczema (atopic dermatitis) and answer the question: does it really work?

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Liam’s Eczema Story
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Liam’s Eczema Story

Learn more about Liam and his family’s journey with eczema.

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Eczema Itch – What it's like and how to quell it.
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Eczema Itch – What it's like and how to quell it.

Itch related to eczema is a powerful sensation and quelling the itch often requires getting eczema under control first. For a quick overview of eczema-related itch and how to deal with it, watch this video from one of our volunteers, Angela.

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Does a Common Bacteria (Staph aureus) Drive Itch?
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Does a Common Bacteria (Staph aureus) Drive Itch?

For years, researchers have looked for the cause of the relentless itch that plagues millions of children with eczema around the world. For the most part, managing itch has revolved around symptom relief. Desperate parents experiment with many imperfect techniques to deal with their child’s vicious urge to scratch. However, the root cause of the urge to itch has been elusive.

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Weighing Risks and Benefits of Eczema Treatments for Children
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Weighing Risks and Benefits of Eczema Treatments for Children

A common theme in GPER’s free caregiver support program’s virtual groups is parents wanting to know the cause of their child’s eczema. They desire to find the trigger or food to avoid, and in the meantime, generally hope they can find an over-the-counter cream to heal eczema. But if that trigger never makes itself known, what then?

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Is it Eczema or Psoriasis? Understanding the Differences
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Is it Eczema or Psoriasis? Understanding the Differences

When parents research the cause of their child’s persistent itchy and inflamed skin, they discover two common possibilities are eczema and psoriasis. Although they may share some similar symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique characteristics and treatment approaches. This blog explores the key differences between eczema and psoriasis in children.

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Five to Read: 2023  Publications by Global Parents for Eczema Research
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Five to Read: 2023 Publications by Global Parents for Eczema Research

Five to Read: Patient- and Caregiver-Centered Eczema Research Questions

At GPER, one of our mandates is to inform caregivers about the latest research on atopic dermatitis (AD). Sometimes there’s a gap between the research done by academia and questions families living with eczema want answered - that’s when we step in and design and conduct research from patients’ perspective. Read the blog for the five recent GPER-led studies doing just that.

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