In this powerful and informative episode of The Neil Haley Show, actress, author, and mom Tori Spelling joins board-certified dermatologist Dr. Adam Friedman to discuss a deeply personal topic affecting millions: eczema.

Together, they bring awareness to the Free to Be Me Campaign, encouraging individuals with dry, itchy, inflamed skin to openly discuss their symptoms and work with a healthcare provider to find effective treatment options.

Tori shares her emotional journey with eczema — from her first adult flare-up during an extremely stressful period, to raising her daughter Stella, who developed the condition as a young child. After years of trying steroid creams, home remedies, and over-the-counter products that didn’t bring relief, Tori and Stella finally found success with Zoryve, a once-daily, steroid-free treatment.

Dr. Friedman breaks down the science behind eczema, common triggers, how it’s diagnosed, and why steroid-free options are so meaningful for long-term relief.

This heartfelt and educational episode brings both empathy and expertise — reassuring families that they’re not alone and that treatment options exist.

• Developed eczema as an adult during her first divorce
• Stress triggered severe flare-ups requiring wardrobe changes on set
• Her daughter Stella developed eczema in early childhood
• Relief finally came with Zoryve, a once-a-day, steroid-free treatment

• Emotional impact of seeing Stella bullied at school
• Misconceptions about the condition (“Is it contagious?”)
• Home remedies: oatmeal baths, OTC creams, steroid creams — none long-term
• How eczema affects confidence, style choices, and social comfort

• Eczema is common, genetic, and often linked with asthma/allergies
• No blood test — diagnosis is clinical
• Symptoms include dryness, redness, itching, bumps, scaling
• Triggers include stress, climate, allergens, and irritants
• Steroid phobia is real — patients often hesitate to use steroid creams
• Why Zoryve matters for long-term safety

Zoryve Cream 0.15% (roflumilast)
• Once daily
• Steroid-free
• Lightweight and non-greasy
• Side effects may include headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, or application-site pain
• A meaningful option for long-term management

• Speak up — don’t suffer in silence
• You are NOT alone
• Confidence grows when symptoms are controlled
• Open conversations lead to real solutions
• Encourages families to visit Zoryve.com for information

• Hosting her personal podcast misSPELLING
• Co-hosting 9021OMG with former co-star Jenny Garth
• Continuing her entrepreneurial projects
• Raising five children as a full-time hands-on mom

“Mine started because of stress — but I had no idea what was happening.” — Tori Spelling

“I tried everything for Stella. Nothing worked long-term, and I didn’t want her on steroids forever.” — Tori Spelling

“I just want people to talk about it. Eczema is common — there should be no shame.” — Tori Spelling

“Diagnosis is clinical. Eczema can look like so many conditions, so talk to a dermatologist.” — Dr. Adam Friedman

“You only get better if you use the medication — and steroid fear often gets in the way.” — Dr. Adam Friedman

• Actress, producer, author
• Known for Beverly Hills, 90210 and her reality series
• Podcast host: misSPELLING
• Co-host of 9021OMG
• Mom of five
• Advocate for eczema awareness and the Free To Be Me campaign

• Board-certified dermatologist
• Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology at George Washington University
• Nationally recognized eczema expert
• Advocate for accessible, effective, steroid-free treatments

Visit Zoryve.com to explore treatment information and resources.
Always speak with a healthcare provider to determine what’s right for you.