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News & Research

Eczema Research Focus Month – Food Allergy

Last week, we looked at Probiotics. For today, we’re looking at the relationship between eczema and food allergy. In this study, it was indicated that a breakdown in skin barrier and skin inflammation in eczema could lead to increased food sensitization -> food allergy. This had been covered in the outside-in hypothesis post. Main points […]

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Support Group

Sensitive Skin and Eczema – Public forum on 14 Sep

On 14 September 2.30pm to 5pm, there is a very informative public forum, by National Skin Centre, on Sensitive Skin and Eczema. The venue is SMU, Admin Building Level 5 Auditorium, and four speakers from NSC will share on eczema – its causes, prevention and treatment. The tickets are at S$8, inclusive of goodie bags […]

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Living with Eczema

SOMEONE Manages Son’s Eczema during Summer

This is a series focused on personal journey with eczema while managing a certain aspect of life. Today, we have Christy, who shares how she manages her son’s eczema which flares up during summer. Christy blogs at UpliftingFamilies and is passionate about helping families with their parenting struggles. Marcie Mom: Hi Christy, thanks so much for taking […]

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Living with Eczema

SOMEONE Manages her Eczema, Allergies and Food Intolerances

This is a series focused on personal journey with eczema while managing a certain aspect of life. Today, we have Ruth who is sharing about her eczema, allergies, food intolerances and allergic march. Ruth is a copy writer and marketing communications specialist (Ruth Holroyd) and also has an allergy blog WhatAllergy. Marcie Mom: Hi Ruth, […]

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Doctor Q&A

Parent (Patient) Eczema Consultation Tips with Dr Susan J. Huang – After Consultation

I am privileged to know Dr Susan J. Huang, the chief resident at the Harvard Dermatology Residency Program, who works at multiple prestigious hospitals in the United States. She has written book chapters, published peer-reviewed articles, and presented at multiple national conferences on issues and topics in dermatology. Before Your Eczema Child’s First Dermatologist During the Eczema […]

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Living with Eczema

SOMEONE Manages her Eczema, Allergies and Chronic Pain

This is a series focused on personal journey with eczema while managing a certain aspect of life. Today, we have Camper Jen who is sharing about her eczema, allergies and how she manages it all along with her chronic pain. Camper Jen founded PainCamp and holds a license in her field of clinical social work […]

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Living with Eczema

SOMEONE Manages Allergy Testing for Child

This is a series focused on personal journey with eczema while managing a certain aspect of life. Today, we have Kristin Beltaos, whose son has severe food allergies and shares how she manages his allergies via allergy testing. Kristin is a member of the Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy Association of Minnesota’s Speakers’ Bureau and a […]

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Eczema Life Cartoon

Where It All Begin – Eczema is in the Gene

Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” This is the first of my new (second) eczema cartoon series – about the life of a girl […]

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News & Research

Antibiotics given to Baby linked to Eczema

This is a new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, & thank you to EndEczema for directing me to the original study. From what I’ve read in UK online news, the results of the study are: 1. Babies given antibiotics in the 1st year are more likely (40%) to develop eczema 2. The […]

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Living with Eczema

SOMEONE manages Bathing and After-Bath Skin Care

This is a new series focused on personal journey with eczema while managing a certain aspect of life. Today, we have Julie C., a married mom, who has had eczema since she was 5 years old and shares how she manages her baths and after-bath skin care. Marcie Mom: Hi Julie, thanks for agreeing to […]

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Living with Eczema

SOMEONE managing Bedtime for Eczema Child

This is a eries focused on personal journey with eczema while managing a certain aspect of life. Today, we have Vida Lok, whose 4 year-old son has had eczema since he was a few months old and shares how she manages bedtime for her son. Vida blogs at MommyLok on her three children and book […]

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Doctor Q&A

Doctor Claudia Video – Eczema: Scratching the Surface

Dr. Claudia Aguirre is a neuroscientist, a TED speaker and creator of Ted Education lessons. She is passionate about skincare, psychodermatology and frequently lectures worldwide. Also check out last week’s video on Aging Skin. Marcie Mom: In the video, Doctor Claudia explained atopic dermatitis and that elevated IgE (immunoglobulin E) triggered allergic response in certain people. There is no […]

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Guest Interview

Eczema Kids Nutrition with Judy Converse: Breastfeeding – Impact on Eczema & Infant Reflux

This is a 4-topic series focused on nutrition for babies and toddlers with eczema. It was originally spanning 7 posts, and combined to 3 longer informative posts. What’s Reliable Nutrition Information Newborn Nutrition – Just Milk, but Complicated Breastfeeding – Impact on Eczema Babies & Infant Reflux Breastfeeding – Does it Prevent Baby Eczema? MarcieMom: Judy, thank […]

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Doctor Q&A Other treatments

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Series – Understanding Eczema from TCM’s Perspective

Many parents have asked me “What about TCM?” while others have suggested that I explore TCM as an eczema treatment option for my child. I’ve looked into TCM briefly in this archive post, but felt I didn’t know enough to evaluate it. For this TCM Series, I’ve the privilege of interviewing TCM Physician Lau Kiew […]

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Doctor Q&A

Staph Bacteria Series with Dr. Clay Cockerell: Understanding Staph Bacteria on Eczema Skin

This is a 4-week series focused on bacteria found on our skin, in particular Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can lead to infection and complications in eczema patients. I’m honored to have Dr. Clay Cockerell, former clinical professor of dermatology and pathology and the former director of the Division of Dermatopatholgy at University of Texas Southwestern Medical […]

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Doctor Q&A

Staph Bacteria Series with Dr. Clay Cockerell: Bacteria on Your Skin

The Invisible Factor affecting your Child’s Eczema Rash – Skin Bacteria This is a 4-week series focused on bacteria found on our skin, in particular Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can lead to infection and complications in eczema patients. I’m honored to have Dr. Clay Cockerell, former clinical professor of dermatology and patholgy and the former […]

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Doctor Q&A

Facial Eczema with Dr Lynn Chiam: Rashes, Treatment & around the Mouth and Lips

Types of Facial Rashes What are these Rashes on my face? A rash on your face is possibly something you’d notice soon enough and start worrying about whether others would notice too. It can affect across all age groups, from infants to children to teenagers to adults, but are they all the same? And which age…

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Doctor Q&A

Friday Q&A with Dr Jennifer Shu – Bathing for Eczema Babies

Dr Jennifer Shu is the co-author of the award-winning parenting books “Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality” and “Food Fights” as well as editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ book “Baby and Child Health” and the AAP’s parenting web site, HealthyChildren.org. Dr. Shu is also CNNHealth’s Living Well expert doctor and doctor on WebMD. […]

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Doctor Q&A Eczema Tips

Reinforcing Amount to Moisturize Eczema Child

Dr Benabio (DermDoc) is board certified in dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also the author of numerous scientific articles, a book and quoted in notable publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Dermatology News, Dermatology World, CNN and WebMD.  He is the chief of dermatology at Kaiser Permanente, San […]

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Guest Interview

Scalp Eczema Series with Kristan Serafino: What Is & Triggers Scalp Eczema?

Explore with celebrity hairstylist Kristan Serafino on hair solutions that are appropriate and attractive for those suffering from scalp eczema. Kristan received formal training at Toni & Guy and has styled many Hollywood A-List male celebrities. This was originally a 3-week series, combined into one post. The information written by Marcie Mom on scalp eczema […]