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Caring Naturally for Your Baby’s Eczema
Did you know that, according to the National Eczema Society, as many as 10% of all infants in the US have some form of eczema? Those are pretty worrying odds and something a new parent should never have to think about. Unfortunately, baby eczema is a reality. In this post, we breakdown both the most…
Read MoreTypes of Dermatitis: How to Identify which One You Have
By Cedars Dermatology (see bio below) Do you think you’re suffering from dermatitis? Dermatitis (a general term that describes inflammation of the skin) comes in many different forms. In this guide we’ll breakdown a variety of skin condition symptoms, as well as possible natural treatments to get you started on the road to recovery.
Read MoreDermatitis Scars: 13 Home Remedies
By Hannah Do (see bio below) Itching is only half of the battle you have to go through if you have eczema scars or dermatitis scars. Because once the itch and scratching subside, you’ll have to deal with the terrible and embarrassing scars. While some scars fade away in time, some of them actually never…
Read More"Will your child outgrow their eczema?" A dermatologist’s perspective on the development of atopic dermatitis
By Fatima Lakhani, BS and Peter A. Lio, MD (see bio below) Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) is often thought of as a skin problem mainly affecting infants and young children, most of whom will outgrow the condition [Abuabara]. However, relatively few studies have been conducted to validate these beliefs, and the concept of “outgrowing…
Read MoreMeet New Eczema Contributor – Itchin Since ’87
By Ashley of Itchin Since ’87 (See bio below) Eczema, what a bizarre skin condition it is. I’ve been dealing with atopic dermatitis aka eczema since the age of two. I like to joke around by saying there is truth to the “terrible twos.” When the doctor diagnosed me with eczema my mother was…
Read MoreWhy Probiotics for Eczema In Children Are Worth Trying
By Sabra Way (bio below) Probiotics often come up when discussing possible supplements to use for eczema. The question is what are the best probiotics for eczema? When do you use them and how will they help? In many previous studies involving atopic dermatitis, the probiotics were given to pregnant mothers and then continued in…
Read MoreThe Atopic March: What is it?
By Dr. Peter Lio (bio below) The concept of the “Atopic March” is compelling: seeing children who start with atopic dermatitis (eczema), then develop asthma, and finally develop allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is a fairly common pattern. Some have discussed that increased gut permeability (“leaky gut“) with or without actual food allergies or intolerances may…
Read MoreMy 10 Years with Eczema: 6 Things You Can Learn
By Harrison (Bio below) I’m really happy to be featured on Jennifer’s blog today. I would like to share with you the lessons I learned about life when I had eczema. Let me introduce myself. I’m Harrison and I have had eczema since the age of 6. I developed this horrible skin disease and never…
Read MoreAcupuncture and Eastern Medicine: Learn How to Use it For Eczema
By Rebecca Ong-Sutherland (See bio below) Eczema affects millions of Americans in varying degrees. From mild unnoticeable cases to uncomfortable and unsightly skin irritations, people have been looking to Western medicine to heal this condition for decades. Countless medications and products have emerged that offer temporary relief, but few provide lasting results. There’s hope in an…
Read MoreCould The Eczema Company Win The Cribsie Awards?
Why not?!!! But we can’t do it without your help! IF, and only IF, you love The Eczema Company, then show us and nominate us! Until December 20th you can nominate The Eczema Company for the Cribsie Awards. The Cribsie Awards recognize the best products, services, and websites for babies and tots. These are the ultimate open…
Read MoreAnniversary Sale – Today ONLY – Come and Celebrate With Us!
It’s The Eczema Company’s 2nd Anniversary and we want to celebrate by having a store wide sale! For one day only, today, September 26th, 2013, we are offering 15% off everything in our store! You do not need a coupon or code just go into our web store and start shopping. The discount will be applied…
Read MoreSoap Nuts for Eczema: A Great Natural Soap & Laundry Alternative
I met today’s guest blogger online a few years ago when I was just starting the blog. I was reaching out to online support groups and found Heidi at her eczema FB support page and immediately loved her natural approach. We’d been using soap nuts for eczema as a laundry alternative for a while at…
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