Eczema
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition where the immune system overreacts, causing the skin barrier to weaken. This leads to dryness, itching, redness, and sometimes oozing or thickened patches. Symptoms can flare in response to triggers like allergens, irritants, weather changes, or stress, and may vary across different skin tones.
What you will learn:
Understand the immune system’s role in driving eczema and its impact on the skin barrier.
Recognize how eczema appears in different skin tones and the challenges this poses for diagnosis.
Explore treatment options, from moisturizers and topical steroids to advanced biologic therapies.
Learn about lifestyle and skincare strategies to reduce flare-ups and support long-term skin health.
Podcast Episodes about Eczema
Curated for you! We’ve organized our episodes to start with the basics and go deeper as you listen.
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A breakdown of what atopic eczema is, how it develops, and the factors that influence flare-ups. This episode explains the underlying immune system involvement and what makes it different from other skin conditions.
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A practical guide to treating atopic eczema, covering topical and non-steroidal creams, the role of sun exposure, advanced therapies like phototherapy and biologics, and daily skincare routines to prevent flares.
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Shares the personal journey of “skinfluencer” Alexis Smith, highlighting how she built confidence while living with visible eczema through social media, creative expression, and self-advocacy.
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Breaks down how AD manifests differently—such as darker, purplish discoloration or atypical rash locations—and includes Shiv Sewlal’s personal experience with misinterpretation and stigma.
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Highlights how eczema may appear differently—like as dark or ashen patches—in people with pigmented skin, and how combining testing methods with patient history and expert interpretation helps ensure accurate diagnosis.
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Walks through eczema-friendly routines — from moisturizers and bathing habits to home cleaning, clothing materials, sleep hygiene, and stress management — all tailored for people with skin of color.
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An overview of eczema treatments across skin tones—from topical steroids and non-steroidal creams to oral medications, biologics, and phototherapy—with practical tips like wet wrapping and budget-friendly options.
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Explores how shared decision making can improve atopic dermatitis care, including ways to work with your healthcare team to choose treatments, address emotional impacts, and navigate insurance challenges.
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Explores what biologic medications are, how they provide targeted treatment for conditions like eczema and asthma, and key questions to ask your doctor before starting one.
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Breaks down the different types of biologic therapies for asthma, eczema, food allergies, and nasal polyps, including when they might be considered and what makes them different from traditional medications.
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A focused look at the pros and pitfalls of steroid use in eczema—how systemic and topical corticosteroids can offer rapid flare relief, but also carry risks like withdrawal, side effects, and hypopigmentation in skin of color.
Other Allergies
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Explores what causes venom allergies—such as bee, wasp, hornet, and fire ant stings—how to distinguish between mild and anaphylactic responses, and when to seek medical care. Features allergist Dr. Farah Khan.
Nativating Health Insurance
Health insurance affects everyone with a chronic condition. These episodes break it down.
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A breakdown of how to choose the right health insurance plan, including key terms to know, understanding coverage for allergy care, and tips for navigating open enrollment with confidence.
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A practical guide to navigating insurance denials, including why medications get rejected, how to file an appeal, and what to ask your doctor to strengthen your case.
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An overview of health insurance essentials for doctors, including how coverage decisions are made, tips for navigating claims, and why understanding insurance helps improve patient care.
The Impact of Climate Change on Environmental Allergies
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Understand how climate change drives new health challenges, from increased pollen exposure to longer allergy seasons and rising respiratory risks.
