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How to Naturally Heal Face Eczema in Babies
Is your little one suffering from a baby face rash? Face eczema in babies is actually more common than you think. Normally this form of eczema appears in red patches and irritated skin that feels dry and itchy. Eczema in babies develops because the body is not producing enough fatty cells, which stops the body…
Read MoreThe Best Mittens and Gloves for Eczema on the Hands
By Laura Dolgy (bio below) Eczema on the hands is a pain to deal with, especially since we use our hands for almost everything! If you or your little one is suffering from intense itching and dry skin on their/your hands, then you’ll want to check out this week’s post that discusses everything you need…
Read MoreCaring 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 MoreHow to Choose the Best Treatment for Eczema By Skin Type
By Laura Dolgy (see bio below) If you didn’t already know, eczema comes in many different forms. Although eczema is known for being itchy and dry, it is also known for causing sores, welts, redness, and scaly skin. If you’ve been frantically searching the web looking to classify your type of eczema and find the…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Herbal Medicine for Eczema
By Sophia Ruan Gushée (see bio below) Managing eczema has been a big issue in my family. When my youngest daughter was 3 days old, she began developing eczema. Since my older two children had not experienced eczema or other health issues, I kept waiting for my youngest to outgrow her skin issues as we tried different natural remedies for eczema.…
Read MoreBreast Milk and Eczema: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Amy Duong (see bio below) In the past couple months, I’ve had many breastfeeding moms reach out to me for guidance when it comes to breast milk and eczema. Some moms have eczema themselves and others have babies that have eczema. Every case is different since the paths and factors that lead to…
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 MoreEczema in Children: How Scratch Mittens Bring Relief
By Andrea Thomas (see bio below) What started off as a tiny red patch of skin on my newborn daughter, turned into a journey of eczema, skin allergies and craziness. My daughter was only 2 months when eczema began to rear its face. I, like many moms, went to the doctor to figure out what…
Read MoreManaging Eczema in Children: 4 Tips for Parents
By Dr. Peter Lio (bio below) 1. Stop the Itch-Scratch Cycle One of my favorite techniques to help a child stop scratching is to do a “Skin Reset”. The idea is that if the itch-scratch cycle is getting out of control, you can hit the “reset” button by doing the following: Give a short bath or…
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 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…
Read MoreWeakened Skin Barrier and Food: Study Warns Against What You Put on Your Skin
A new study from King’s College London and the University of Dundee has demonstrated that “food allergies may develop via immune cells in the skin” when the skin barrier is weakened in babies with eczema. According to the article in US News & World Report, “It’s believed that the breakdown of the skin barrier in…
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