Eczema Breakthroughs

Is sunlight good or bad for your child's eczema? In this episode of the Eczema Breakthroughs podcast, Dr. Kirsty Rutter, dermatologist and researcher at the University of Manchester, helps parents navigate the confusing world of sun exposure and sunscreen for children with eczema.She covers when to start using sunscreen on babies, the difference between mineral and chemical filters, and how to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that won't irritate sensitive skin. Parents will learn practical strategies for beach holidays, how to layer sunscreen with eczema moisturizers, which eczema treatments increase sun sensitivity, and when to suspect photoaggravated atopic dermatitis. If you're a parent struggling to balance sun safety with eczema care, this episode gives you the expert guidance you need.

If your baby has eczema, they face a much higher risk of developing a food allergy, but could early action help lower that risk?In this episode of the Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast, Dr Brian Vickery, Director of the Food Allergy Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, explains the research connecting baby eczema, food allergy and the skin barrier, plus the evidence behind early allergen introduction.For parents of children already diagnosed with a food allergy, Dr Vickery explains oral immunotherapy (OIT) and discusses emerging approaches including sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and the investigational peanut patch (EPIT).In this episode you’ll learn:✅ Why eczema and an inflamed, leaky skin barrier may lead to food sensitization✅ How early introduction of peanut and egg may reduce food-allergy risk✅ Practical skincare habits when managing eczema around food✅ How OIT may protect against accidental exposure plus emerging gut microbiome researchImportant: This episode is for education and does not replace individual medical advice. Families of babies with eczema, an existing food allergy or a previous reaction should seek personalized guidance before introducing an allergen.

Every parent wants to protect their baby — but what if the window to prevent lifelong allergies is smaller than anyone realized? Scientists have discovered that a newborn's immune system doesn't just work differently from an adult's; it's actually wired to overreact in ways that can set the stage for eczema and allergies before you even know it's happening. The culprit? A hormone, missing in babies, that keeps the immune system in check.In this episode, Dr. Shruti Naik reveals what's really going on beneath your baby's skin, and what it could mean for the future of allergy prevention. If you like our podcast, please consider supporting it with a tax-deductible donation.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Peter Lio, we take an in-depth look at non-prescription eczema strategies, focusing on over-the-counter (OTC) innovations, microbiome re-balancing treatments, and "green space" therapy. Tune in to learn more about the latest-latest in options you can access on your own, without a doctor's prescription.Links Japanese study on green space and eczema risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41942830/Lemma Health OTC treatment comparison tool: https://lemmahealth.com/treatments/moisturizing-therapy-for-eczema

Join us for an enlightening conversation about existing, newly approved, and "coming soon" treatments for kids suffering from eczema -- from pills, to injections, to creams. In this two-part series, GPER's Executive Director interviews expert Dr. Peter Lio of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center about the latest therapies for kids and explores how to choose between them ... and what's on the horizon based on news from the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Learn more about how these treatments work and who they are best suited for in this 30-minute episode that is sure to offer insights -- and hope.Further reading:Atopic Dermatitis at AAD: Longer Dosing, Faster Itch Relief, and New MechanismsThe GPER Treatment Navigator for ParentsConflict of Interest Statements:GPER has received sponsorships and grants from companies who develop treatments for eczema. These can be viewed at: www.gper.org/corporatecouncil