Alexis Smith runs the account @eczemalove on Instagram. Through this account, she's pioneering a new way to look at eczema by showing off her flares in cute and creative ways. Alexis is here to tell us about how she came to the realization that her eczema is cute. We'll also talk about challenging skin disease stereotypes, the skin-positivity movement, and matching your nails to your flares.

Alexis is here to show you that your eczema can be cute, too. Don't believe it? Let's see if Alexis can convince 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].

Clinical trials are an essential part of new drug development. Silena Gaines is a Clinical Research Associate and eczema caregiver, and her son is currently enrolled in a clinical trial for a new eczema treatment. Silena joins us to provide a the behind-the-scenes look at clinical trials and answer some of our eczema-specific questions about this important step in the drug development process.

Silena is also a NEA Ambassador.

In honor of Clinical Trial Awareness Week, this podcast is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Galderma.

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].

Emma Guttman, MD, PhD, is the Waldman Professor and System Chair of Dermatology and Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Her research on inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, has enabled the development of biologic treatments that target specific immune pathways.

Dr. Guttman joins us to talk about how her research has progressed our understanding of inflammatory skin diseases. We'll also discuss how her work has contributed to the development of biologics for treating atopic dermatitis. 

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].

Many people with atopic dermatitis also suffer from allergies and asthma. Kyle Bruner has had all three for as long as he can remember. Kyle joins us with his mother, Jenn Johnson, to share their perspective on living — and thriving — with 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].

With so many new eczema treatments on the horizon, it's an exciting time to be a dermatologist. JAK inhibitors stand out among the new treatments for people with eczema. Dr. Peter Lio joins us to chat about what we can expect from future eczema treatments, specifically JAK inhibitors, on this episode of Eczema Out Loud. 

Peter Lio is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center. His clinical practice is at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago.

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].

What is the atopic march (also referred to as the atopic triad)? Why does it occur? How do we test for it, and how do we treat atopic patients? Dr. Ari Zelig joins us to answer these questions and more on this episode of Eczema Out Loud.? Why does it occur? How do we test for it, and how do we treat atopic patients? Dr. Ari Zelig joins us to answer these questions and more on this episode of Eczema Out Loud. 

Dr. Ari Zelig is an allergist and immunologist at the Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida. Dr. Zelig is board certified in General Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology, and his research has focused on pediatric food allergies. He is also a lecturer on advanced biological treatment for asthma and hives.

On our next episode, we'll get the patient and caregiver perspective on the atopic triad. 

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].

In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, two couples share their stories of what it’s like to be a relationship while battling eczema.

Guests:

Ashley Ann Lora and Josue Louis

Jake Fricke and Kimberley Ullmer

National Eczema Association

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