On episode of Eczema Out Loud, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, MS RD tells us how to eat a balanced, varied diet to support our skin health. We also explore popular diet trends and the relationship between psychology and eating. 

You can learn more about Rakhi via her website or social media:⁠

https://gutskinnutritionist.com/⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/gut.skin.nutritionist/⁠⁠

https://www.facebook.com/gutskinnutritionist⁠

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NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future.

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From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema.

This episode's ecz-pert is Summer Forlenza, a licensed therapist who specializes in PTSD and works with the eczema community. She also has eczema herself.

Here's what you asked: “How do I know if I'm experiencing PTSD from having eczema?”

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NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future.

Do you have a question about eczema that you want answered? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Ari Zelig, an allergist and immunologist out of Charleston, South Carolina's Charleston ENT and Allergy, talks eczema, allergies, and the relationship between the two. We cover food allergies, environmental allergies and treatments. We also do some myth-busting and answer your community-sourced questions.

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Dr. Peter Lio joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to talk about the many new treatments that have become available for people with eczema in recent years, including prescription, over-the-counter and natural/holistic treatments.

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From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema.

This episode's ecz-pert is Valerie Gendelsman, manager for all® free clear laundry detergent formulation at Henkel. Here's what you asked: “What is it about certain ingredients that can found in regular laundry detergents that can trigger eczema flare-ups and irritate sensitive skin?”

This episode of Eczema Answered was created in partnership with one of our #EczemaAwarenessMonth sponsors, all® free clear. 

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NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future.

Do you have a question about eczema that you want answered? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dr. Tara Vijayan, an infectious disease physician at the University of California Los Angeles, joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to talk to us about infectious diseases and their relationship to eczema. We'll cover common types of skin infections, signs of infections, preventing them and at what point you should go in to see a doctor when you are experiencing an infection.

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On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Aisha Bryant, Kayla Clark and Michele Gaines share stories and relate to each other's experiences raising children with eczema.

Aisha's book link.

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Bry (@homearoundyou on Instagram and TikTok) is a lifelong eczema and TSW warrior who attended Eczema Expo for the first time this year. Bry, who is very outspoken about her eczema both in person and on social media, explains the magic of being surrounded by others with eczema who see you, support you, and understand what you're going through.

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Has your algorithm fed you any hilarious eczema videos lately? London-based Vindya is the brains behind @skintuitivemind on Instagram and TikTok. She originally created the account to share her skincare routine, but has since pivoted to serve her viewers relatable eczema content that ranges from skits to classic memes to eczema-focused musical numbers.

Vindya joins us to talk about life with eczema, being a mom and making eczema content.

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Sarah Yoa joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to talk about her experience as a competitive powerlifter while managing her eczema. She also shares what it was like growing up with eczema and how it affects her every day life.

This podcast was created with support from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sanofi⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Regeneron⁠⁠.

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