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How to Use Essential Oil on Your Child
Because eczema can be extremely uncomfortable and debilitating for children, many parents are starting to turn towards alternative, more holistic medicine practices like Ayurvedic treatments, NAET, or Acupressure for child eczema. Many are also beginning to look into essential oils for kids. Essential oils have been used by many eczema sufferers who are looking to remedy their…
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 MoreEczema in Children and Low Self Esteem: How to Combat Bullying
The side effects that accompany eczema can cause a lot of insecurities and embarrassment. It’s no surprise that a survey conducted by the National Eczema Association (NEA) found that at least one in five children with eczema are bullied at school due their skin condition.
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…
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