Becoming Immune Confident

Episode 74: Eczema - The Headache of Rashes


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Are you plagued by the red, dry itchy rashes caused by eczema and curious about the underlying causes that brought it on?

In this informative episode of "Eczema - The Headache of Rashes," Dr. Zirwas explores the causes and management of atopic dermatitis. Learn about Dr. Zirwas' journey into dermatology and his expertise in atopic dermatitis. Discover the root cause of this condition and how it affects the skin barrier. Explore the fascinating connections between the intestinal microbiome, immunological reactivity, and atopic dermatitis. Gain insights into the significant role of food in triggering and managing atopic dermatitis. Get expert advice on the use of moisturizers for eczema and learn essential bathing tips from a dermatologist.

Listen to this week’s podcast episode and don't miss out on valuable information for understanding and addressing eczema.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE

-Eczema - The Headache of Rashes
-How Dr. Zirwas found his way in Contact Dermatitis area of Dermatology
-Matt Zirwas' definition of atopic dermatitis
-Root Cause of Eczema
-Skin Barrier: It's Not About what's Getting in, It's About Can We Close Those Gaps
-Why did your skin get these gaps?
-Intestinal Microbiome and Immunological Reactivity
-Food's Significant Role in Atopic Dermatitis
-Do I need moisturizers if I have eczema?
-A Dermatologist's Rules of Bathing

ABOUT MATTHEW ZIRWAS, MD

Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who has been specializing in contact dermatitis, pruritus, atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis for the last 20 years.

In addition to the practical experience that comes from taking care of challenging patients, he has published over 195 peer reviewed articles, been an investigator on over 80 clinical trials, co-authored the 7th edition of Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, and has given over 200 national continuing medical education lectures to his peers.

His passion figuring out the real, practical, take-home messages that we can get from the medical literature. Not just reciting ‘the data’ or what the authors said, but synthesizing it and putting it in the context of how it can help patients. Basically figuring out ‘what this study REALLY means’ and ‘how does this connect to what we already know’, then explaining it in a practical, relatable, entertaining and memorable way.

In Dr. Zirwas’ free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids and cats. In that order.

CONNECT WITH MATTHEW ZIRWAS, MD
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zirwas-587863bb/ 

ABOUT DR KARA WADA
*Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

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