Eczema Out Loud

Alexis Smith runs the account @eczemalove on Instagram. Through this account, she's pioneering a new way to look at eczema by showing off her flares in cute and creative ways. Alexis is here to tell us about how she came to the realization that her eczema is cute. We'll also talk about challenging skin disease stereotypes, the skin-positivity movement, and matching your nails to your flares. Alexi...

Clinical trials are an essential part of new drug development. Silena Gaines is a Clinical Research Associate and eczema caregiver, and her son is currently enrolled in a clinical trial for a new eczema treatment. Silena joins us to provide a the behind-the-scenes look at clinical trials and answer some of our eczema-specific questions about this important step in the drug development process. Sil...

Emma Guttman, MD, PhD, is the Waldman Professor and System Chair of Dermatology and Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Her research on inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, has enabled the development of biologic treatments that target specific immune pathways. Dr. Guttman joins us to talk about how her research has progressed our underst...

Many people with atopic dermatitis also suffer from allergies and asthma. Kyle Bruner has had all three for as long as he can remember. Kyle joins us with his mother, Jenn Johnson, to share their perspective on living — and thriving — with atopic conditions. National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective actio...

With so many new eczema treatments on the horizon, it's an exciting time to be a dermatologist. JAK inhibitors stand out among the new treatments for people with eczema. Dr. Peter Lio joins us to chat about what we can expect from future eczema treatments, specifically JAK inhibitors, on this episode of Eczema Out Loud.  Peter Lio is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Pediatri...

What is the atopic march (also referred to as the atopic triad)? Why does it occur? How do we test for it, and how do we treat atopic patients? Dr. Ari Zelig joins us to answer these questions and more on this episode of Eczema Out Loud.? Why does it occur? How do we test for it, and how do we treat atopic patients? Dr. Ari Zelig joins us to answer these questions and more on this episode of Eczem...

In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, two couples share their stories of what it’s like to be a relationship while battling eczema. Guests: Ashley Ann Lora and Josue Louis Jake Fricke and Kimberley Ullmer National Eczema Association Improving the health and quality of life for individuals with eczema through research, support and education. https://nationaleczema.org/ Contact us: podcast@nationalecz...