In this episode we talk about parents’ concerns with topical steroids and what we do and don’t know about the risks and benefits of using this mainstay of treatment.

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.

In this episode, six parents of children with eczema from around the world share common experiences, challenges and silver linings from their eczema journeys, and dispel myths and misperceptions about the condition.

How can we harness the body’s defenses for fighting off infections and invaders to tackle eczema and its complications, including eczema herpeticum.

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

Almost every week we hear about new treatments for eczema, many with names that are hard to pronounce and even harder to remember.

Oral and systemic steroids are used to treat eczema all the time, but are they safe and do they make sense for a long-term chronic disease?

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?