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Skin Microbiome – what is it and how does it help our kids with eczema?
Like our ‘gut microbiome’, our skin microbiome has a significant role to play in eczema. Lots of research exists on how to improve your gut health.
We have a wide variety of beneficial bacteria on our skin – both beneficial and potentially harmful. Research shows that people with eczema have higher concentrations of a potentially harmful bacteria called STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS which can contribute to those flare ups.
Here more in the video below on what it is and how you can improve your skin microbiome for healing eczema.
Eczema, Emotions, and Stress Connection
The Stress–Skin Connection: Why Your Body Isn’t Broken, It’s Protecting You A few weeks ago, I came across a Reddit thread that stopped me mid-scroll. It began with one simple sentence: “There seems to be a link between eczema and being bad at dealing with anger.”...
Stress and Eczema
If you’re reading this, you're probably thinking, “I’ve tried literally everything… and my skin is still flaring.” The creams.The ointments.The special soaps.The diets.The supplement stacks.The steroid cycles you swore you wouldn’t rely on but felt cornered...
What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)?
What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)? Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), sometimes called red skin syndrome or a steroid withdrawal reaction, is a rebound response that can occur after stopping prolonged use or steroid overuse of topical corticosteroids for eczema...
Healing from Topical Steroid Withdrawal
You stopped the steroids and everything got worse. Way worse. You already knew steroids weren’t a long term answer for eczema and they'd stopped working anyway. Or, you were worried about side-effects. So you made a brave, informed decision. But what no one truly...
Eczema and the Nervous System
If you’re reading this, you're probably thinking, “I’ve tried literally everything… and my skin is still flaring.” The creams.The ointments.The special soaps.The diets.The supplement stacks.The steroid cycles you swore you wouldn’t rely on — but felt cornered...
Eczema in Kids – Isn’t What You Think
If you’re reading this as a parent, you’ve probably had this thought: “I’ve tried everything… and my baby is still suffering.” The creams.The baths.The diet changes.The formulas.The steroid cycles you never wanted — but felt pushed into. And still… Red...
Very informative M. Thanks xx
You’re very welcome, Megan
Thanks Melissa, bring on those probiotic sprays xx
How awesome would they be, Tori? I’m sure just a matter of time….