As children grow into teenagers, they want more independence. But eczema self-management, using treatments correctly, sticking to routines, and attending medical appointments is a big responsibility. So how do parents step back without letting things fall apart? In this episode, we hear from parents, teenagers, young adults, and healthcare professionals about how to make the transition to independent eczema care smoother and less stressful for everyone. Our guest is Dr. Miriam Santer, Professor of Primary Care Research at University of Southampton, who specializes in supporting young people with long-term conditions like eczema.

Links:

https://www.eczemacareonline.org.uk

Can what we eat feed the skin to help eczema? Does a baby’s gut microbiome play a role in eczema developing? And could simple everyday practices help prevent it?

In this special edition podcast from our Research Symposium, experts Dr. Carina Venter, Dr. Theodora Karagounis, Dr. Derek Chu, and Dr. Richard Insel share the latest research funded by Global Parents for Eczema Research and what it means for families living with eczema.

Research discussed

Bifidobacterium deficit in United States infants drives prevalent gut dysbiosis

The gut is a relevant reservoir of staphylococcus aureus in pediatric atopic dermatitis

Diversity of complementary diet and early food allergy risk

Can specific foods trigger eczema and does avoiding them make eczema better? Many parents give it a try—but experts say it’s not the right approach. So what’s going on? We talk to Dr. Matthew Ridd, a leading eczema and food allergy researcher from the University of Bristol, to find out what the science actually says about diet and eczema.

References

TIGER (Trial of food allergy (IgE) tests for Eczema Relief)

Food Allergy Test‐Guided Dietary Advice for Children With Atopic Dermatitis

Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) guidelines

Guidelines for Early Food Introduction and Patterns of Food Allergy