Eczema Out Loud

From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode of Eczema Answered was created in partnership with  ⁠EczemaWise⁠ . On this episode, Dr. Raj Chovatiya answers the question "How can I use light therapy to treat my eczema at home?" Do you have a question about eczema that you want answered? Email us at...

You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode of Eczema Answered was created in partnership with  ⁠EczemaWise⁠ . Here's what you asked: "What kind of supplements should I be taking for my eczema?" Rakhi Roy is a Licensed Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Coach. She hold...

Aging, we all do it. Some of us do it with eczema. Dr. Daniel Butler is an expert on aging skin. He joins this episode to talk about the pathophysiological changes our skin and immune systems go through as we age, and how that affects our eczema. National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propel...

You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode of Eczema Answered was created in partnership with  ⁠EczemaWise⁠ . Here's what you asked: "If stress and cortisol trigger eczema, how does cortisone work as an eczema treatment? Am I misunderstanding that cortisone is the manmade ve...

Managing mental health is a crucial component of living with eczema for the 31 million Americans who live with the condition.   On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, 26-year-old Brittany Masangkay, who was diagnosed with eczema when she was 10 years old, joins to talk about mental health and the ways she manages it through the flare cycles.  Brittany is also a NEA Ambassador . National Eczema Associ...

Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to talk about how what you eat and how you eat can affect your skin. Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist who has experience working with clients with a variety of skin conditions including eczema. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certif...

You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. 👚👕👖🧼 Here's what you asked: "How can I find out if laundry detergent is making me flare? What ingredients do I look out for when purchasing laundry detergent?" Dr. Jeff Yu is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship trained pediatr...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM, LAc, Dipl. OM, owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions , joins us to explain how Chinese herbal medicine can be used to treat eczema and other dermatologic conditions. Dr. Friedman serves on the board of directors of the American Society of Acupuncturists, the advisory board of LearnSkin, and the faculty of the Chicago Integrativ...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Raj Chovatiya joins us to talk about light therapy, also known as phototherapy, for eczema. We'll cover how this treatment came about, what happens during a phototherapy session and how the skin reacts to the treatment.  National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collectiv...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Peter Lio joins us to talk about how to treat and manage eczema in ...funny places... including nipples and genital and anal areas. National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://nationaleczema.org/ Contact...

Managing life with atopic dermatitis is a unique experience for every one of the over 31 million Americans who live with the condition.  Eczema affects each person differently and shapes our relationships with our skin, treatments, environments, activities, other people and ourselves.   On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, 25-year-old Sam Bittner and 10-year-old Carina join us to share th...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Zelma Chiesa Fuxench and Dr. Pooja Chitgopecker join us to talk about the different types of dermatologists so you can determine which is right for you.  National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Jenny Murase joins us to talk about how hormonal changes and and movement through various life stages affects our skin and in turn, our eczema. National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://nationaleczema....

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Peter Lio joins us to talk about the history of steroids and how to know if they're working for you. National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://nationaleczema.org/ Contact us: podcast@nationaleczema.org...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Lisa Lombard, PhD, joins us to talk about the psychological and social impacts of living with eczema. You can find Dr. Lombard at https://www.lisalombardphd.com/ National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://n...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, NEA ambassador Jeremy Paredes join us to share his experience growing up with eczema and the mental toll it takes living with a visible skin condition every day. You can follow along with Jeremy via his Instagram @jdopefx or send him an email: jeremy.paredes0321@gmail.com. Interested in becoming a NEA Ambassador? Visit our Ambassadors page HERE . National Eczema...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, NEA ambassador Sam Bittner, who has battled eczema her entire life, joins us to speak about how her mental health has changed over the years based on her eczema, her mindset, and her lifestyle. You can follow along with Sam on her Instagram @little_bitt28 . Interested in becoming a NEA Ambassador? Visit our Ambassadors page HERE . National Eczema Association (NE...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Latanya Benjamin, MD, FAAD, FAAP, pediatric dermatologist at Young Skin out of Coral Springs, Florida, joins us to talk about how skin of color is addressed during dermatological training and what resources are available for patients of color to advocate for themselves in a medical setting. Visit Dr. Benjamin's website at  https://youngskinmd.com/ and follo...

On episode of Eczema Out Loud, Rakhi Roy, MS RD tells us how to eat to best support skin health. We cover what your plate should look like, when to have your meals and we explore the validity of some popular diet trends.  You can learn more about Rakhi via her website or social media: https://gutskinnutritionist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gut.skin.nutritionist/ https://www.facebook.com/gu...

On episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Ari Zelig, allergist and immunologist, talks to us about what foods have the potential to trigger allergic reactions in people with the atopic conditions. National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://nationale...

On this two-part series of Eczema Out Loud, we explore eczema in infants. In the first episode, Rachel Lee Holstein joined us to talk about her experience raising her now 7 month old daughter, Amara, who has eczema. In the second episode of the series, Dr. Harper Price will join us to answer some of our questions about the care and treatment of eczema in infants. National Eczema Association (NEA)...

On this two-part series of Eczema Out Loud, we explore eczema in infants. In the first episode, Rachel Lee Holstein joins us to talk about her experience raising her now 7 month old daughter, Amara, who has eczema. In the second episode of the series, Dr. Harper Price will join us to answer some of our questions about the care and treatment of eczema in infants. National Eczema Association (NEA) N...

In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Mamta Jhaveri joins us to talk about why we itch and what we can do to stop it. Dr. Jhaveri's itch-fighting tips include both medical and holistic techniques. She also shares her personal itch-busting hacks that she's developed through years of being both an eczema patient, and, more recently, the parent of a child with eczema. National Eczema Association (N...

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, we’ll be exploring the impact of the patient voice. Jim and Megan, two members of the National Eczema Association’s Ambassador program, will be telling us how impactful sharing your story can be, not only for the future of the greater eczema community, but also for healing yourself. We’re also joined by the director of patient advocacy at Regeneron, Ilana Tabak,...

At the National Eczema Association (NEA), we conduct our own research to directly address gaps in understanding the lived experience of people with eczema. In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, the leaders of NEA's research team, Wendy Smith Begolka and Isabelle Thibau, join us to talk about the research they're doing, interesting findings from past studies and how they use research to build a brigh...