Eczema Breakthroughs

By Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER)

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Interviews with the leading scientists and innovators, hosted by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER), a non-profit led by parents of children with eczema.

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Eczema Breakthroughs episodes:

06.27.2024
Who gets eczema and who grows out of it - and why? Are detergents, antibiotics and tiny plastics to blame?
Korey Capozza travels to Spain for the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress where she speaks to researchers that are trying to explain the allergy epidemic and what we can do about it. Highlights: Dr. Magdalena Zemelka-Wiacek (Poland) explains...
05.29.2024
New Eczema Guidelines from the Allergy Societies: Takeaways and Surprises
Frustrated by eczema care that ignores patient priorities? New guidelines from the medical societies for allergists and immunologists may help change that. These guidelines were informed by the views of eczema patients and caregivers and based in evidence (hallelujah!). We...
05.29.2024
Pregnancy and the allergic trajectory
Could the diet and lifestyle of a mother during pregnancy influence whether her baby will develop eczema? Our podcast guests are studying the role that diet and the gut microbiome play in pregnancy. Join Dr. Carina Venter and Dr. Susan Lynch as we...
04.30.2024
New Eczema Guidelines from the Allergy Societies: Takeaways and Surprises
Frustrated by eczema care that ignores patient priorities? New guidelines from the medical societies for allergists and immunologists may help change that. These guidelines were informed by the views of eczema patients and caregivers and based on evidence (hallelujah!). We...
03.21.2024
Research Highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting 2024
Five GPER staff members attended the American Academy of Dermatology conference in February, the biggest gathering of dermatologists worldwide. We bring you the newest treatments and latest research straight from the source. Join our conversation with GPER staffers Korey Capozza,...
02.13.2024
Is the gut microbiome the key to allergic disease?
Could we cure allergies by taking probiotics or transplanting the gut microbiome from a healthy person? What does all this mean for eczema/allergy prevention? To find out, join our conversation with Dr. Rima Rachid, allergist and immunologist at Harvard Children’s Hospital,...
01.17.2024
Brilliant new ideas for beating eczema from eczema parents
The winners of the 2023 Big Ideas for Eczema contest share their novel ideas and how they came up with them. Our citizen scientist winners are Elizabeth Shores, Hannah Mitchell and Armando de la Libertad. Would you try these ideas?...
12.19.2023
Eczema Research Highlights of 2023
What are the top research discoveries of 2023 related to eczema? Tune in to learn about new, needle-free Epi-Pen alternatives, painless tests for detecting eczema before it appears, and insights about how to address anxiety and depression related to eczema. Guests include Albert...
11.30.2023
What’s hot in eczema prevention?
Can moisturizers help prevent eczema? If so: when, what and how should they be applied? Can probiotics help? If so: who should take them - mother or baby? These questions and more are answered by Helen Brough, pediatric allergist and...
08.24.2023
The inflammation-microbiome connection and how new therapies can correct both
New biological therapies like dupilumab target Type 2 inflammation, but new research shows they are also modifying the skin microbiome. In this episode we discuss what Type 2 inflammation is, why it matter in eczema, and how it modifies the microbiome. Our...
07.27.2023
Is Dupixent forever? Is tapering Dupixent desirable or even possible?
Dupixent has transformed the lives of people with moderate to severe eczema, but will patients need to use it indefinitely? In this episode we explore tapering Dupixent (also known as dupilumab) with two researchers from University Medical Center Utrecht in...
06.29.2023
Ditching itch: What we know and what we still have to learn
Itch. It’s the hallmark symptom of eczema and the most troublesome. In this podcast we discuss why the eczema itch is so hard to treat and explore effective treatment options. We have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Shawn Kwatra, international leader in...
04.20.2023
Exposures to chemicals in our environment and the allergy / eczema epidemic
What do microplastics, dishwasher rinse-aid, air pollution and processed foods have to do with eczema? Join us as we explore why allergic diseases were rare for our grandparents but now affect two billion people worldwide. Explaining the link is...
03.27.2023
Was it something I did? Does the eczema trajectory begin even before a baby is born?
Have you ever wondered if there is anything you can do during pregnancy to lower the chance of your baby developing eczema? Join our discussion with Dr. Suzanne Barshow from Stanford University who is overseeing the SUNBEAM study which investigates which...
02.09.2023
Meet the "citizen scientist" winners of our Big Ideas for Eczema Challenge
In our very first “Big Ideas” competition, we asked those who live with eczema for big ideas that could lead to better treatments or a cure. Learn about three brilliant ideas from the winners to help kids with eczema in...
01.26.2023
Embracing your allergies: How micro-exposures to an allergen can make eczema better.
Could allergy drops (or shots) be the answer to reducing eczema flares? Recent research suggests that immunotherapy can improve eczema symptoms, and it is safe for kids, easy to use and inexpensive. We discuss how the treatment works and it’s...
12.08.2022
Is eczema inevitable for some kids? Breakthrough research from 2022 suggests that testing and intervention for newborns could change the trajectory.
Imagine if doctors could use a non-invasive test on newborns to predict their risk of developing eczema? Now it might be possible. What’s more, new research suggests there is something you can do for high risk babies. Join us...
10.04.2022
Is it in your head? How to recognize and address the mental health impacts of eczema
Until recently, the mental health impacts of eczema were hidden and under recognized. However, there's been a spate of new research that shows an association between eczema and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. And those impacts extend to...
08.10.2022
Pollution to pollen, floods to fires: how does climate change affect children with sensitive skin?
Our skin protects us from our environment, and global warming is changing that environment. In turn, new research suggests this changing environment can alter our skin. In this episode we explore the impact climate change has on children with eczema...
07.06.2022
Topical Steroids: Game changer or double-edged sword? What does the research say?
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) use is controversial in our community and generates a lot of concern among caregivers. Yet, it is the mainstay of eczema treatment for children and nearly every child who sees a doctor for eczema is likely using topical steroids. TCS do...
05.26.2022
Do we dare dream of a future where eczema and food allergies can be prevented?
Eczema and food allergy are closely intertwined, particularly when it comes to questions of prevention. We know that eczema tends to be the first condition to emerge in the atopic march and there is growing evidence that controlling eczema may...
04.26.2022
Are all moisturizers for eczema created equal? The answer appears to be no!
Are certain types of moisturizers better than others for eczema? What is the best way to apply it? In this episode we ask our guest speakers, both researchers who have studied this topic, to weigh in: Dr. Tina Sindher, Clinical...
04.06.2022
Let's get real: Why are eczema patients struggling worldwide?
Globally, patients and caregivers are often left to figure out the daunting task of getting eczema under control by medical systems that provide limited direction. In a first-of-its kind collaboration between patient organizations from eight countries coordinated by Global Parents for Eczema...
03.02.2022
A new menu of options for eczema: A first look at newly-approved treatments
In the last few months, a record FOUR new treatments have been approved for eczema in the United States, with other countries considering approval as well. At long last, kids with moderate-to-severe eczema will soon have new, effective options. What...
02.16.2022
Where do you turn to when you’re at the end of your rope? Mentorship and support for eczema parents
Studies by Global Parents for Eczema Research have shed light on the many mental health, quality of life, and life course impacts experienced by parents who care for children with moderate to severe eczema. The impacts are often hidden from view and...
01.07.2022
The surprising relationship between COVID risk & eczema
At the beginning of the pandemic, the prevailing theory was that people with eczema would be at higher risk for COVID-19 infection and impacts because so many are using steroid treatments and also suffer from asthma, which many guessed would...
12.22.2021
To bathe or not to bathe, that is the question!
Many parents receive conflicting advice about how and how often to bathe a child with eczema, which leads to confusion around this common ritual. On the one hand, baths can quell itch, and hydrate the skin prior to moisturization; on...
09.23.2021
Passing the baton on eczema care from parent to child
When children are young, parents have to manage their eczema care, and it’s a role that usually lasts a decade or more. But when children reach adolescence, parents must hand over the reins and learn to let go. In this...
08.13.2021
Follow your gut! Can fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) be used to treat, or even cure, eczema?
In this episode we explore the promise of an emerging therapy for inflammatory conditions like eczema: transplanting the fecal matter of a healthy person into the gut of a person with eczema. It sounds far-fetched (and even a little off-putting!)...
06.14.2021
Feed Babies Peanuts? The latest science on the intersection of eczema and food allergies
Parents of children with eczema often end up on a long journey to determine what triggers their child’s flares, and food is often suspected to be a culprit. But restricting food too early can confuse the immune system and create...
05.17.2021
Learning Disability and Eczema
New research suggests a link between eczema and learning disabilities in children. But how can we tease out the effect of itch, sleep, treatment and other factors to know if the learning disability is real? Join us for this enlightening...
04.02.2021
The Evolving Medicine Cabinet: What do we know about steroid creams and ointments? Plus a look at new “topical” medications on the horizon!
In this episode we talk about parents’ concerns with topical steroids and what we do and don’t know about the risks and benefits of using this mainstay of treatment. We also explore NEW topical treatments for eczema that may be...
11.24.2020
It Takes Two To Tango: Exploring the Relationship Between Food Allergies and Eczema
In this episode we explore the bi-directional relationship between food allergies and eczema with two leading pediatric allergists. Our guests are Dr. Anne Marie Singh, an allergy and immunology specialist with a focus in pediatrics with the University of Wisconsin School of...
10.15.2020
Defining Eczema Types and Preparing for the Precision Medicine Revolution with Dr. Thomas Bieber
How close are we to targeted treatments designed to each person with eczema? As parents, we often hear from people about a miracle approach that “cured” their or their child’s eczema, only to find that this same approach doesn’t work...
09.14.2020
Tales from the Frontlines: Parents Share their Eczema Stories and Insights for World Atopic Eczema Day
In this episode six parents of children with eczema from around the world share common experiences, challenges and silver linings from their eczema journeys, and dispel myths and misperceptions about the condition. Join us for this special edition of Eczema...
08.26.2020
Natural Killer Cells
What do the Iditarod and the immune system have in common? How can we harness the body’s defenses for fighting off infections and invaders to tackle eczema and its complications, including eczema herpeticum. Our guest for this episode of Eczema Breakthroughs is...
07.07.2020
Dispatches from the frontlines of the "Battle of the Bacteria" with Dr. Richard Gallo
There’s a battle underway on the skin between bacteria that make eczema worse and bacteria that can improve eczema symptoms. This fascinating discussion with Dr. Richard Gallo, Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the University of California-San Diego, explains...
06.16.2020
A Roadmap for Navigating the New Eczema Treatment Landscape with Dr. Eric Simpson
Almost every week we hear about new treatments for eczema, many with names that are hard to pronounce and even harder to remember. After a long drought, we’re suddenly experiencing a downpour in new options, but for parents and patients,...
05.06.2020
Systemic steroids? Antihistamines? A critical look at common treatment practices with Dr. Jonathan Silverberg
Oral and systemic steroids are used to treat eczema all the time, but are they safe and do they make sense for a long-term chronic disease? Antihistamines are the most commonly prescribed oral treatment for eczema, but do they actually...
03.24.2020
Messing with the Microbiome -- Insights from Dr. Ian Myles
Why is eczema prevalence on the rise? Are chemicals found in many skin and cosmetic products partially to blame? How do we restore a healthy balance of bacteria on eczema-prone skin? Is the idea that eczema is a “genetic” disease...
02.20.2020
A Dialogue with Dr. Peter Lio
Can you control itch with acupressure? Do toxins from bacteria drive eczema symptoms? What is the Dr. Aron Regimen and does it work? How should we think about long-term steroid use? Learn more in this interview with a Dr. Peter...

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Eczema Breakthroughs episodes:

Who gets eczema and who grows out of it - and why? Are detergents, antibiotics and tiny plastics to blame?

New Eczema Guidelines from the Allergy Societies: Takeaways and Surprises

Pregnancy and the allergic trajectory

New Eczema Guidelines from the Allergy Societies: Takeaways and Surprises

Research Highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting 2024

Is the gut microbiome the key to allergic disease?

Brilliant new ideas for beating eczema from eczema parents

Eczema Research Highlights of 2023

What’s hot in eczema prevention?

The inflammation-microbiome connection and how new therapies can correct both

Is Dupixent forever? Is tapering Dupixent desirable or even possible?

Ditching itch: What we know and what we still have to learn

Exposures to chemicals in our environment and the allergy / eczema epidemic

Was it something I did? Does the eczema trajectory begin even before a baby is born?

Meet the "citizen scientist" winners of our Big Ideas for Eczema Challenge

Embracing your allergies: How micro-exposures to an allergen can make eczema better.

Is eczema inevitable for some kids? Breakthrough research from 2022 suggests that testing and intervention for newborns could change the trajectory.

Is it in your head? How to recognize and address the mental health impacts of eczema

Pollution to pollen, floods to fires: how does climate change affect children with sensitive skin?

Topical Steroids: Game changer or double-edged sword? What does the research say?

Do we dare dream of a future where eczema and food allergies can be prevented?

Are all moisturizers for eczema created equal? The answer appears to be no!

Let's get real: Why are eczema patients struggling worldwide?

A new menu of options for eczema: A first look at newly-approved treatments

Where do you turn to when you’re at the end of your rope? Mentorship and support for eczema parents

The surprising relationship between COVID risk & eczema

To bathe or not to bathe, that is the question!

Passing the baton on eczema care from parent to child

Follow your gut! Can fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) be used to treat, or even cure, eczema?

Feed Babies Peanuts? The latest science on the intersection of eczema and food allergies

Learning Disability and Eczema

The Evolving Medicine Cabinet: What do we know about steroid creams and ointments? Plus a look at new “topical” medications on the horizon!

It Takes Two To Tango: Exploring the Relationship Between Food Allergies and Eczema

Defining Eczema Types and Preparing for the Precision Medicine Revolution with Dr. Thomas Bieber

Tales from the Frontlines: Parents Share their Eczema Stories and Insights for World Atopic Eczema Day

Natural Killer Cells

Dispatches from the frontlines of the "Battle of the Bacteria" with Dr. Richard Gallo

A Roadmap for Navigating the New Eczema Treatment Landscape with Dr. Eric Simpson

Systemic steroids? Antihistamines? A critical look at common treatment practices with Dr. Jonathan Silverberg

Messing with the Microbiome -- Insights from Dr. Ian Myles

A Dialogue with Dr. Peter Lio

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