Managing life with atopic dermatitis is a unique experience for every one of the over 31 million Americans who live with the condition.  Eczema affects each person differently and shapes our relationships with our skin, treatments, environments, activities, other people and ourselves.  

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, 25-year-old Sam Bittner and 10-year-old Carina join us to share their experiences growing up and living with eczema. 

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

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On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Zelma Chiesa Fuxench and Dr. Pooja Chitgopecker join us to talk about the different types of dermatologists so you can determine which is right for you. 

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Jenny Murase joins us to talk about how hormonal changes and and movement through various life stages affects our skin and in turn, our eczema.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Peter Lio joins us to talk about the history of steroids and how to know if they're working for you.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Lisa Lombard, PhD, joins us to talk about the psychological and social impacts of living with eczema.

You can find Dr. Lombard at https://www.lisalombardphd.com/

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, NEA ambassador Jeremy Paredes join us to share his experience growing up with eczema and the mental toll it takes living with a visible skin condition every day.

You can follow along with Jeremy via his Instagram @jdopefx or send him an email: [email protected].

Interested in becoming a NEA Ambassador? Visit our Ambassadors page HERE.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, NEA ambassador Sam Bittner, who has battled eczema her entire life, joins us to speak about how her mental health has changed over the years based on her eczema, her mindset, and her lifestyle.

You can follow along with Sam on her Instagram @little_bitt28.

Interested in becoming a NEA Ambassador? Visit our Ambassadors page HERE.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Latanya Benjamin, MD, FAAD, FAAP, pediatric dermatologist at Young Skin out of Coral Springs, Florida, joins us to talk about how skin of color is addressed during dermatological training and what resources are available for patients of color to advocate for themselves in a medical setting.

Visit Dr. Benjamin's website at https://youngskinmd.com/ and follow her on Instagram @drmommy.derm.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On episode of Eczema Out Loud, Rakhi Roy, MS RD tells us how to eat to best support skin health. We cover what your plate should look like, when to have your meals and we explore the validity of some popular diet trends. 

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

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].

On episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Ari Zelig, allergist and immunologist, talks to us about what foods have the potential to trigger allergic reactions in people with the atopic conditions.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

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.

https://nationaleczema.org/

Contact us: [email protected].