Client storyKim40+ years of eczema and TSWAfter four decades of flares, Kim shares what helped her feel like herself again.▶ WatchListen
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Our newest, most in-depth articles. Each one looks at a different area that may be connected to your flares.
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Root causeYour gutDigestion, bacteria balance and how they can show up in your skin.Read
Root causeStaph aureusThe skin bacteria often found in flaring eczema.Read
Root causeBlood sugarHow spikes and dips may feed inflammation.Read
Root causeYour liverYour body's clean-up crew, and why it matters for skin.Read
Root causeStressThe nervous system and itch connection.Read
Root causeYour thyroidWhen an underactive thyroid shows up on your skin.Read
Root causeDental healthHidden mouth and airway issues to look at.Read
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Gut & digestionHow digestion, bacteria and the gut can show up in your skin.10
- Why gut healing matters for eczemaVideo
- How digestion, food allergies & nutrition affect eczemaPodcast
- Is low stomach acid flaring your eczema?Podcast
- SIBO, hidden pathogens and infectionsPodcast
- How parasites and candida can affect eczemaPodcast
- Using stool tests to help kids & parents through eczemaPodcast
- How to choose a probiotic for eczema
- The hidden truth about probiotics for eczemaPodcast
- Does probiotic skincare for eczema work?Podcast
- Can bone broth help eczema?
Food & dietGentle, practical ways to look at what you eat.9
- How to prepare for a diet changePodcast
- Diet & eczema, part 1: the link between gluten and eczema
- Diet & eczema, part 2: anti-inflammatory foods
- My elimination diet experienceVideo
- Is low protein slowing your skin's healing?
- How cooling foods may help eczema, inflammation & itch
- Lime, carrots & celery: phytophotodermatitis reactionsPodcast
- Changing your diet while breastfeeding
- Healthy snack swaps for eczema
Hidden triggersMold, stress, hormones, teeth and other places to look.12
- Causes of eczema
- Why do some people get eczema and others don't?
- Why eczema isn't only a skin problem (the iceberg analogy)
- Can hidden mold be affecting your skin?Podcast
- Do climate and location affect eczema risk?
- Bad bacteria & staph infections in dermatitis
- Is a thyroid imbalance behind your flares?Podcast
- How hidden dental issues can affect your skinPodcast
- Can mouth breathing affect eczema?Podcast
- How rejection, trauma & stress may affect your flaresPodcast
- How stress and emotions can worsen eczema
- Herbal medicine, emotions & your nervous systemPodcast
Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)Support for the TSW journey, from people who’ve been there.10
- Why topical steroid withdrawal may be behind your flares
- 35 things people experience during TSW
- Why the TSW "fire" needs to calm first
- Moving through topical steroid withdrawalPodcast
- Mental strategies for coping with TSWPodcast
- Zingers: what are they in eczema & TSW?Podcast
- Fulvic acid for eczema, TSW & hyperpigmentationPodcast
- Hyperpigmentation after eczema & TSWPodcast
- Do steroids, immunosuppressants & medications work for eczema?
- Common Dupixent side effects
Babies, kids & pregnancyFor parents, and for anyone with eczema during pregnancy.12
- Remedies for baby eczema
- Products to soothe baby eczema
- How wet wrapping can soothe inflamed eczema
- Sunscreen guide for adults & babies with eczema
- Baby shampoos for eczema
- Baby & child eczema, with a dermatologistPodcast
- Root causes & eczema in children, with Dr. Jason LeePodcast
- Baby eczema, severe eczema & TSW, with Dr. Peter LioPodcast
- Which sibling has a greater risk of eczema?
- The link between ADHD and eczema
- Eczema flare-ups during pregnancyPodcast
- Will eczema flare in every pregnancy?
Itch & everyday reliefSmall things that can make a hard day a little easier.9
Your healing journeyWhat to expect, what to avoid, and how long it can take.8
- How to start healing your eczema
- How long will my eczema take to heal?
- 5 reasons your eczema may not be healing
- 6 often-overlooked mistakes in eczema healing
- The healing crisis: why it can feel worse first
- Why it can take 3–4 practitioners to find the right fit
- A different kind of dermatologistPodcast
- Don't discredit your healing progressPodcast
Skin care, products & supplementsWhat we’ve learned about creams, washes, oils and supplements.20
- The best body moisturizers for eczema
- Essential oils for eczema & TSW
- The harshest ingredients to avoid
- Which products should you avoid?
- Is your shampoo causing your eczema?
- My favourite shampoo for eczema
- Tea tree oil for eczema
- Soap nuts: a gentle laundry option
- Pyjamas for adults & older kids with eczema
- A zinc-infused clothing line for eczema
- Manuka honey and eczema
- Sea buckthorn and eczemaPodcast
- L-histidine, melatonin & activated charcoalPodcast
- Spirulina: a nutrient-packed food
- Choosing the right type of vitamin B12
- CBD oil for eczemaPodcast
- Red light therapy for eczemaPodcast
- Makeup tips & products for eczema
- Anti-aging with eczema: botox, fillers, peels & lasersPodcast
- Wrinkles and eczema: prevention strategiesPodcast
Other approachesTraditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture and more.5
Mindset & encouragementFor the days when eczema feels heavy.21
- An open letter to eczema sufferers
- Why eczema can be a blessing in disguise
- Why there is hope, with the CEO of the National Eczema AssociationPodcast
- You are not alonePodcast
- Having eczema is not your faultPodcast
- You were born to be greatPodcast
- Are you beautiful even when you have eczema?
- What the "4-minute mile" can teach you about eczema
- Overcoming humiliation from eczemaPodcast
- The key to having beautiful skinPodcast
- Are your scars your biggest insecurity?
- Using your thoughts to build confidence
- What are you most proud of on your eczema journey?
- How to stay strong with eczema, with Dr. Jason
- How to cope when you have eczema
- Morning routines and your healing journey
- Using affirmations for your skin
- Mindfulness for eczema, part 1: letting go & deep breathing
- Mindfulness for eczema, part 2: impermanence
- Mindfulness for eczema, part 3: awareness
- My tough, not-so-perfect life (a personal update)
Life, love & workDating, intimacy, work and everyday life with eczema.5
Real storiesPeople sharing their own eczema and TSW journeys.24
- How I overcame severe eczema when doctors said there was no cure
- My personal eczema story: the trauma & discoveriesPodcast
- Cielo's TSW journey
- Caileigh's TSW journey
- Navya's journey through TSW
- Ashley's story after DupixentPodcast
- Kathy's story
- Sophia's story: supplements & foods
- Nathalie's story: bananas & latex
- Alice's story
- Amir's story: the elimination diet and a healing crisis
- Aaron's story: diet & nutrition
- Zehra's story: self-love
- Sandra's story
- Laura & Cynthia's story
- Aidan's story
- Wendy's story: finding hidden mold
- One client's story with face eczema
- A surgeon's story with eczema & TSWPodcast
- A naturopath's own eczema storyPodcast
- Jen's story: eczema, TSW & cancerPodcast
- Michelle's storyPodcast
- More reader stories
- Reader stories from 2015
RecipesSimple, skin-friendly recipes.12
- 5 smoothie recipes for your skin
- Watermelon limeade
- Watermelon mint salad with balsamic vinaigrette
- Crustless spinach quiche
- Creamy hummus
- Crispy veggie gluten-free pizza
- Anti-inflammatory quinoa, thyme & lemon salad
- 2-ingredient cookies
- Baked zucchini chips
- Peanut butter, chocolate & banana smoothie
- Hemp berry smoothie
- Dark paleo chocolate cake
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Client storyKim40+ years of eczema and TSWAfter four decades of flares, Kim shares what helped her feel like herself again.▶ WatchListen
Client storySerenaFrom infected hands to calmer skinHow Serena and our team worked on the root causes behind her painful, infected hands.▶ WatchListen
Client storyOliviaA 3-month-old's eczema journeyOlivia's mom, Eling, shares how they worked through her baby's eczema with our team.▶ WatchListenFeeling stuck?
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