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Episode 38: New Eczema Guidelines from the Allergy Societies: Takeaways and Surprises
Frustrated by eczema care that ignores patient priorities? New guidelines from the medical societies for allergists and immunologists may help change that.
Episode 37: Research Highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting 2024
This episode features research highlights from the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Diego.
Episode 36: Is the gut microbiome the key to allergic diseases?
Could we cure allergies by taking probiotics or transplanting the gut microbiome from a healthy person? What does all this mean for eczema/allergy prevention?
Episode 34: Research Highlights of 2023
Our latest podcast episode highlights some of the top research discoveries of 2023 related to eczema.
Episode 33: What’s hot in eczema prevention?
Can moisturizers help prevent eczema? If so: when, what and how should they be applied? Can probiotics help? If so: who should take them - mother or baby?
Episode 31: Is Dupixent forever? Is tapering Dupixent desirable or even possible?
Dupixent (also known as dupilumab) has transformed the lives of people with moderate to severe eczema, but will patients need to use it indefinitely?
Episode 30: Ditching itch: What we know and what we still have to learn
Itch. It’s the hallmark symptom of eczema and the most troublesome. In this podcast we discuss why the eczema itch is so hard to treat and explore effective treatment options.
Episode 29: Exposures to chemicals in our environment and the allergy / eczema epidemic
What do microplastics, dishwasher rinse-aid, air pollution and processed foods have to do with eczema?
Episode 28: Was it something I did? Does the eczema trajectory begin even before a baby is born?
Have you ever wondered if there is anything you can do during pregnancy to lower the chance of your baby developing eczema?
Episode 27: Meet the "citizen scientist" winners of our Big Ideas for Eczema Challenge
In our very first “Big Ideas” competition, we asked those who live with eczema for big ideas that could lead to better treatments or a cure.
Episode 26: Embracing your allergies: how micro-exposures to an allergen can make eczema better.
Could allergy drops (or shots) be the answer to reducing eczema flares?
Episode 25: Is eczema inevitable for some kids? Breakthrough research suggests that testing and intervention for newborns could change the trajectory.
Imagine if doctors could use a non-invasive test on newborns to predict their risk of developing eczema? Now it might be possible.
Episode 23: Pollution to pollen, floods to fires: how does climate change affect children with sensitive skin?
Our skin protects us from our environment, and global warming is changing that environment. In turn, new research suggests our changing environment can alter our skin.
Episode 22: Topical Steroids: Game changer or double-edged sword? What does the research say?
Topical corticosteroids use is controversial in our community and generates a lot of concern among caregivers.
Episode 21: Do we dare dream of a future where eczema and food allergies can be prevented?
Eczema and food allergy are closely intertwined, particularly when it comes to questions of prevention.
Episode 20: Are all moisturizers for eczema created equal? The answer appears to be no!
Are certain types of moisturizers better than others for eczema? What is the best way to apply it? In this episode we ask our guest speakers, both researchers who have studied this topic, to weigh in.
Episode 19: Let’s get real: Why are eczema patients struggling worldwide?
Globally, patients and caregivers are often left to figure out the daunting task of getting eczema under control by medical systems that provide limited direction. In a first-of-its kind collaboration between patient organizations from eight countries coordinated by Global Parents for Eczema Research, we reveal the results of a 3,200 response survey…
Episode 18: A new menu of options for eczema: A first look at just-approved treatments
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.
Episode 16: The surprising relationship between COVID risk & eczema
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.
Episode 14: Passing the baton on eczema care from parent to child
When children are young, parents have to manage their eczema care, and it’s a role that usually lasts a decade or more.