Eczema Out Loud
Episodes
How to Eat, According to a Dietitian with Eczema — Rakhi Roy Chowdhury MS RD
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 popu...
Eczema Answered: Could I have PTSD from my eczema?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema.This episode's e...
An Allergist Answers Your Eczema Questions — Dr. Ari Zelig
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Ari Zelig, an allergist and immunologist out of Charleston, South Carolina's Charleston ENT and Allergy, t...
Eczema Treatments: Present and Future — Dr. Peter Lio
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eczema Answered: Laundry Detergent Ingredients
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema.This episode's ecz-p...
Everything People with Eczema Need to Know About Infections — Dr. Tara Vijayan
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Three Moms Talk Raising Children with Eczema
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Aisha Bryant, Kayla Clark and Michele Gaines share stories and relate to each other's experiences raising chil...
"A Warm Hug for My Soul" — How Bry Found Her Community at Eczema Expo 2025
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
A Chat with Eczema Content Creator Vindya of Skintuitivemind
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has your algorithm fed you any hilarious eczema videos lately? London-based Vindya is the brains behind @skintuitivemind on Instagram and TikTok. She ...
Powerlifting with Eczema — Sarah Yoa
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
"Could severe stress be a cause of a first eczema flare?" — Dr. Peter Lio
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode's ecz-...
Itch-Fighting Tips From a Dermatologist with Eczema — Dr. Mamta Jhaveri
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was orginally published August 27, 2021. In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Mamta Jhaveri joins us to talk about why we itch and wha...
Raising a child with eczema in rural America — Jaylin Anderson
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaylin Anderson is a NEA Ambassador and eczema caregiver who lives with her family in Mason City, Iowa. She joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to t...
"What are prebiotics and how might they help improve my eczema symptoms?" Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, Mustela
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. This ...
"What is eczema?" — Dr. Peter Lio
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode's ecz-...
Training and using service dogs to manage my eczema symptoms – Tali Chiarenza
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tali Chiarenza trains and uses service dogs to help manage her eczema and other chronic illnesses. From stopping her from scratching to providing deep...
"How much should I contribute to my FSA or HSA?" — Michele Guadalupe, MPH
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. Today's ecz-pert is...
"What should I consider when comparing HMO and PPO health insurance plans?" — Michele Guadalupe, MPH
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. Today's ecz-pert is...
How I advocate for myself to get the eczema treatments I need — Ed Taguba
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Taguba is a NEA Ambassador and lifelong eczema warrior who lives in Hawaii. Ed joins this episode to talk about his experience battling insurance c...
How to dress to feel better about your eczema — Andrew Polo
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Polo is a creator and eczema warrior who's content focuses on dressing ourselves to increase our self worth, both with and without eczema. ...
"What is hypochlorous spray and how might it help with my eczema symptoms? — Dr. Jeff Yu
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode's ecz-pert i...
Is dermatillomania (skin picking) taking over your life? — Lauren McKeaney
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren McKeaney is an advocate, writer, speaker and filmmaker. She's the founder and CEO of the Picking Me Foundation, the only nonprofit in the w...
“What type of eczema are the tiny itchy bumps on my hands and feet?" – Dr. Eric Simpson
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode's ecz-pert i...
“What are parabens and should I be concerned about their presence in my skincare products?" – Dr. Peter Lio
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode's ecz-pert i...
Eczema Answered: “Can antibiotics administered during labor and delivery cause an eczema flare?" – Dr. Jeff Yu
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode's ecz-pe...
Eczema and Confidence — Abby Cramond
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Cramond is a NEA Ambassador, a recent college graduate and has a burgeoning career as a swimwear runway model. She joins this episode of Eczema...
"I had no idea eczema could get infected." Madalyn shares her experience with a staph infection
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I mean, I'm always itchy." Madalyn has chronic eczema, so it took some time for her to realize that the symptoms she was experiencing w...
Treating and Preventing Infections — Dr. Lisa Swanson
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lisa Swanson, who is the only pediatric dermatologist practicing in the state of Idaho, joins us to talk about why people with eczema are more pro...
Eczema Answered: "How do I know when it's time to stop using a treatment?" — Dr. Peter Lio
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. On this episode, Dr. Pete...
Treat Yo' Self at Eczema Expo — Sarah Harris & Lauren Hewett
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Treat Yo' Self ✨ is the theme of this year's Eczema Expo. In this episode, Lauren Hewett, the Marketing Director for the National Ecze...
Eczema Answered: "How often should I see my dermatologist?" — Dr. Candrice Heath
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. Dr. Candrice Heath, aka D...
Eczema Answered: "How is herbal medicine administered, and what are the different types?" – Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. On this episode, Dr. Oliv...
How I worked with multiple specialists to care for my eczema – Sophie Harris
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lifelong eczema warrior Sophie Harris joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to talk about her experiences seeing medical specialists and holistic prac...
Eczema Answered: "What can I do to prepare for an initial visit with a new dermatologist?" – Dr. Peter Lio
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode of Eczema An...
A hypnotherapist with eczema explains how unlocking her subconscious helps manage eczema symptoms – Mehak
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mehak is a qualified and insured hypnotherapist based in London. She's a member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and adheres to their code of ...
Eczema Answered: "What is colloidal oatmeal and how does it help relieve eczema symptoms?" – Jipsha Thakrar
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. This ...
Treating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis – Dr. Megha Tollefson
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your child has atopic dermatitis, you know how difficult it can be to see a clear path forward after being diagnosed. Dr. Megha Tollefson, a pedia...
Eczema Answered: "Why is there no cure for eczema?" – Dr. Donald Leung
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. Here&...
Health insurance can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be – Marla Feinstein
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating open enrollment and health insurance options can be a daunting task. Insurance expert Marla Feinsteins joins Eczema Out Loud to break thing...
Eczema: The Basics – Dr. Candrice Heath
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for a crash course in eczema, you've found it. ☂️ Dr. Candrice Heath, aka Dr. Candrice, is a triple board-certified derm...
Eczema Answered: "Why does skin pH matter for people with eczema?" – Rafal Pielak, Soteri Skin
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. This ...
Living WITH your eczema – Sarah Harris
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what it's like to be at eczema rock bottom? Sarah Harris, advocate, writer, speaker and director of brand communications at GladSkin, ...
Eczema Answered: "Can certain plants help relieve eczema symptoms when applied topically?" – Kristen C, Earth Mama Organics
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. This ...
Eczema and Trauma: A therapist unpacks a psychophysiological approach to healing – Summer Forlenza
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to see eczema's physical impacts. However, if you have eczema, you're likely also aware of the emotional wounds that can last ou...
Eczema Answered: "Does eczema lead to other health problems?" – Dr. Katrina Abuabara
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. ❓ T...
Eczema Answered: "How can I tell which type of eczema I have?" – Dr. Jeff Yu
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. ❓ T...
Eczema Answered: "Could candida in my gut be causing my eczema to flare?" — Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This...
An expert in toxic fashion tells us what (not) to wear if you have eczema – Alden Wicker
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our clothing is the closest thing to our skin, and yet, it's often last on the list of things we consider when wondering what could be causing our...
Eczema Answered: "I was prescribed baricitinib and dupilumab at the same time. Are there studies or information about being prescribed multiple medications?” - Dr. Peter Lio
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode of Eczema An...
Helping kids with eczema succeed in and out of the classroom — Kacey Jenkins, M.Ed., M.S., BCBA, LBA
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child heading back to school? Over one million school-aged kids in the United States are living with severe eczema. Kacey Jenkins, M.Ed., M.S....
Eczema Answered: "How can I use light therapy to treat my eczema at home?" - Dr. Raj Chovatiya
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This episode of Eczema An...
Eczema Answered: "What kind of supplements should I be taking for my eczema?" — Rakhi Roy, MS RD
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This...
An aging-skin expert explains how eczema ages with us – Dr. Daniel Butler
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aging, we all do it. Some of us do it with eczema. Dr. Daniel Butler is an expert on aging skin. He joins this episode to talk about the pathophysiolo...
Eczema Answered: "If cortisol triggers eczema, how does cortisone work as an eczema treatment?" — Dr. Peter Lio
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your questions about eczema. This...
Here's how a 15+ year eczema veteran manages her mental health — Brittany Masangkay
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing mental health is a crucial component of living with eczema for the 31 million Americans who live with the condition. On this episode of Ec...
A clinical nutritionist breaks down elimination diets — Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS joins this episode of Eczema Out Loud to talk about how what you eat and how you eat can affect your skin. Jennifer Fugo i...
Eczema Answered: "Is my laundry detergent making me flare?" — Dr. Jeff Yu
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, they answer. From the National Eczema Association, this is Eczema Answered, where wold-class experts answer your question about eczema. 👚...
How A Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Healed Her Eczema with Herbs - Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM, LAc, Dipl. OM, owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions, joins us to explain how C...
Phototherapy for Eczema — Dr. Raj Chovatiya
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Raj Chovatiya joins us to talk about light therapy, also known as phototherapy, for eczema. We'll cover how th...
Asking for a Friend…Advice for Eczema in Awkward Places — Dr. Peter Lio
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Peter Lio joins us to talk about how to treat and manage eczema in ...funny places... including nipples and ge...
A 10 and 25-year-old talk about what it's actually like to grow up with eczema - Sam Bittner and Carina
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing life with atopic dermatitis is a unique experience for every one of the over 31 million Americans who live with the condition. Eczema a...
Can You See the Same Dermatologist for Eczema and Botox? - Dr. Zelma Chiesa Fuxench and Dr. Pooja Chitgopecker
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Eczema from Puberty to Pregnancy and Beyond — Dr. Jenny Murase
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Story of Steroids — Dr. Peter Lio
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Mental Health is Health - Lisa Lombard, PhD
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Mental Toll of Living With a Visible Skin Condition Pt. 2 - Jeremy Paredes
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Mental Toll of Living With a Visible Skin Condition Pt. 1 - Sam Bittner
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Needs to be Addressed in Dermatology for Skin of Color - Dr. Latanya Benjamin
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Eat, According to a Dietitian with Eczema - Rakhi Roy, MS RD
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
An Allergist Tells You What Foods Might Cause Your Eczema to Flare - Dr. Ari Zelig
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Ari Zelig, allergist and immunologist, talks to us about what foods have the potential to trigger allergic reaction...
Tiny People, Big Itch: Eczema in Infants Pt 2. - Dr. Harper Price
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this two-part series of Eczema Out Loud, we explore eczema in infants. In the first episode, Rachel Lee Holstein joined us to talk about her experi...
Tiny People, Big Itch: Eczema in Infants Pt 1 - Rachel Lee Holstein
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this two-part series of Eczema Out Loud, we explore eczema in infants. In the first episode, Rachel Lee Holstein joins us to talk about her experie...
Itch-Fighting Tips From a Dermatologist with Eczema - Dr. Mamta Jhaveri
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, Dr. Mamta Jhaveri joins us to talk about why we itch and what we can do to stop it. Dr. Jhaveri's itch-fighting ti...
The Impact of Sharing Your Eczema Story - Jim, Megan, Ilana Tabak and Dr. Eric Simpson
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Eczema Out Loud, we’ll be exploring the impact of the patient voice. Jim and Megan, two members of the National Eczema Associatio...
How Research is Changing Your Future - Wendy Smith Begolka and Isabelle Thibau
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the National Eczema Association (NEA), we conduct our own research to directly address gaps in understanding the lived experience of people with ec...
Did you know your eczema is cute? - Alexis Smith
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Inside Clinical Trials - Silena Gaines
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical trials are an essential part of new drug development. Silena Gaines is a Clinical Research Associate and eczema caregiver, and her son is cur...
Biologics and the Phenotypes of AD - Dr. Emma Guttman
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Y...
Living with Atopy - Kyle Bruner and Jenn Johnson
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
JAK Inhibitors and the Evolving Treatment Landscape - Dr. Peter Lio
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Atopic Triad - Dr. Ari Zelig
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ar...
Itchy and In Love
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...