How to Stay Ahead of Eczema Flare-ups in the Summer Heat
Temperatures are on the rise and summertime can be particularly challenging when it comes to managing eczema flare-ups. Warmer temps can leave our skin feeling extra itchy and more prone to flare-ups if we’re not mindful. And if you live in the South like me—well, let’s just say the humidity speaks for itself. Quick Tips […]
Eczema, Asthma, and Allergies in Kids: How to Beat Pollen
Seeing eczema, asthma, & allergies in kids has become an unfortunately common occurence in our practice. Just last month, I saw a sweet 2-year-old in my clinic who was struggling with severe eczema, relentless itching, wheezing (asthma), and recurrent ear infections—he’d even developed molluscum contagiosum (those little white viral bumps). The Relationship Between Eczema, Asthma, and Allergies in […]
What Every Parent Should Know about Eczema and Gut Health
I’ve often shared the three things I wish I’d learned in medical school about treating eczema: the importance of the gut microbiome, the skin microbiome, and nutrition. In this blog, I’m going to take more of a deep dive into the relationship between eczema and gut health. Eczema (and other skin conditions) is a reflection of […]
Healing Rashes on Children with Diet and Dr. Aron’s Ointment
It can take 90 days for the full thickness of the skin to heal. It’s not always a straight path to cure eczema, and this young girl’s case is a good example.
