All Eczema Blogs

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.

GPER’s Top 5 Research Breakthroughs of 2024 (and an honorable mention from 2023!)
Curious about the new and exciting eczema research happening all over the world? Find these research highlights broken down by GPER in this blog!

Vitamins, minerals herbs and beneficial bacteria — Which dietary supplements help eczema?
What dietary supplements actually help eczema? You may have heard about Vitamin D, melatonin, probiotics, omega-3, and other options. Read on to learn about the science behind these supplements and which ones may work best for you and your child.

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

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?

The Forecast for Eczema: Weathering the Storms and Soothing the Skin
Weather can affect eczema (atopic dermatitis) but the relationship is complex. Read more about the research on this topic in our blog.

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.

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.

Natural Remedies
Natural remedies for eczema: What does the science say?
Many caregivers of children with eczema are concerned about managing their child’s inflamed skin with medicines and prescription creams. Can natural remedies safely reduce eczema symptoms? In the last decade, some natural approaches have gained attention in both medical research and holistic healthcare circles. In this article, we explore some of these natural remedies for eczema, supported by academic research. At GPER we look at the science. read what academic research says about natural remedies.

Research Breakthroughs from the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology Meeting
The latest scientific breakthroughs related to eczema in children reported live at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting in New Orleans this March 2023.

Staph Bacteria and Eczema: What is the link?
What is the relationship between staph bacteria and eczema (atopic dermatitis)? Research has shown that S. aureus is more prevalent on the skin of people with eczema than in healthy individuals, with up to 90% of eczema patients testing positive for the bacteria.

Eczema and Mental Health
Although eczema is most commonly associated with the rashes and itchiness it causes, people who live with eczema often experience symptoms that are more than just skin-deep. In particular, eczema has been linked to negative mental health outcomes for the people who suffer from it.

Heat and Fires and Floods. Oh My!
Our recent podcast on climate change examined the variety of ways extreme weather events affect children with eczema. Here are some actions you can take to ease the impact of our changing environment for your child.

Are Antibiotics Linked to a Higher Risk of Eczema?
Does early antibiotic use increase eczema risk in babies?

Choosing a Moisturizer that Helps – and Doesn’t Harm – Your Child’s Skin Barrier
Choosing a Moisturizer that Helps – and Doesn’t Harm – Your Child’s Skin Barrier


Hard Water and Eczema. What’s the Correlation?
Does hard water contribute to eczema? Find out more here.

Can Exposing Babies to Sunshine Help Prevent Eczema?
Research from Australia shows that early exposure to sunlight could help reduce the development of allergies and eczema…

Podcast: New research upends our understanding of the link between eczema and food allergies
Kids with eczema commonly have food allergies too. Desperate, sleep deprived parents often wonder if food allergies are making their child’s eczema worse or even causing it. Promising new research is upending what we thought we knew about the relationship between eczema and allergies. In a recent GPER podcast, two doctors explain how our understanding of food allergies is changing medical advice for parents.