Pool Day Problems: How to Detox from Chlorine

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer — but if your kiddo has eczema or asthma, all that chlorine can come back to bite. The good news? With a few simple steps, we can detox from chlorine and keep pool days fun and flare-free. I’ve been an avid swimmer my entire life. (Take […]

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

Bee flying to plant - eczema, asthma, and allergies in kids

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 […]

Eczema and Asthma: Why Allergy Testing Is So Important

Allergy testing can be done via Skin Prick Test or Blood Testing

Did you know 50-80% of kids with eczema and asthma also have environmental allergies? So doesn’t it make sense to do some allergy testing to identify what they’re allergic to so we can strategically minimize their exposure? You might’ve seen one of my emails about the different types of allergens and why it’s key to […]

Allergies and Inflammation During Pollen Season: What Parents Need to Know

If you or your child have seasonal allergies it’s imperative to understand how allergies and inflammation are related – especially if you live in the southeast (North Carolina, to be exact) like I do. When it’s pollen season here, it covers EVERYTHING. This is unfortunate for me because people already accuse me of waiting too […]

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 […]

Mold in Schools: How to Fight Back Against Environmental Toxins

Here’s a not-so-fun fact about mold… According to recent studies, up to 50% of schools in the U.S. have indoor air quality issues, which often lead to mold growth and contribute to exacerbations of asthma, allergies, and eczema among children.1 It’s definitely not an ideal situation, but no need to add a hazmat suit to […]

Asthma: Is Wheezing the First Sign?

boy using an inhaler to control asthma and wheezing sitting on a couch with his mother

When I know a child has an increased risk of asthma or any other type of inflammatory issue like allergies, constipation, or reflux, I look at the bigger picture and ask, How can I reduce this child’s overall systemic inflammation? 

Leaky Gut: What It Is and How To Heal It

Child with hands on gut

The gut is the hub for about 70 percent of our immune system. An inflamed gut makes our bodies struggle to effectively and efficiently absorb all the nutrients from our food.

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What You Get With The Eczema Jump Start Guide:

Dr. Kilbane’s approach is universal and can be used by both children and adults who have eczema. Here’s what’s included: