Published On: Jul 13, 2021
Last Updated On: May 15, 2023
At the National Eczema Association (NEA), we conduct our own research to directly address gaps in understanding of the lived experience of those with eczema. In this episode of Eczema Out Loud, the leaders of NEA’s research team, Wendy Smith Begolka and Isabelle Thibau, join us to talk about the research they’re doing, interesting findings from past studies, and how they use research to build a brighter future for eczema patients.
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This episode's ecz-pert is Valerie Gendelsman, manager for all® free clear laundry detergent formulation at Henkel. Here's what you asked: “What is it about certain ingredients that can found in regular laundry detergents that can trigger eczema flare-ups and irritate sensitive skin?”
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 about infectious diseases and their relationship to eczema. We'll cover common types of skin infections, signs of infections, preventing them and at what point you should go in to see a doctor when you are experiencing an infection.
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 years, including prescription, over-the-counter and natural/holistic treatments.
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