In the last few months, a record FOUR new treatments have been approved for eczema in the United States, with other countries considering approval as well.

At the beginning of the pandemic, the prevailing theory was that people with eczema would be at higher risk for COVID-19 infection and severe symptoms because they were taking treatments that suppress the immune system or because they also had asthma which was thought to complicate symptoms.

When children are young, parents have to manage their eczema care, and it’s a role that usually lasts a decade or more.

In this episode we explore the promise of an emerging therapy for inflammatory conditions like eczema: transplanting the fecal matter of a healthy person into the gut of a person with eczema.

Parents of children with eczema often end up on a long journey to determine what triggers their child’s flares, and food is often suspected to be a culprit.

New research suggests a link between eczema and learning disabilities in children. But how can we tease out the effect of itch, sleep, treatment and other factors to know if the learning disability is real?

In this episode we explore the bi-directional relationship between food allergies and eczema with two leading pediatric allergists.

How close are we to targeted treatments designed to each person with eczema? As parents, we often hear from people about a miracle approach that “cured” their or their child’s eczema, only to find that this same approach doesn’t work for us.

There’s a battle underway on the skin between bacteria that make eczema worse and bacteria that can improve symptoms.

Why is eczema prevalence on the rise? Are chemicals found in many skin and cosmetic products to blame? How do we restore a healthy balance of bacteria on eczema-prone skin? Is eczema a genetic disease or is that a myth?

Can you control itch with acupressure? Can toxins from bacteria complicate eczema? What is the Dr. Aron Regimen and what are we learning about it through research?