The Role of Genetics in Treatment Resistant Eczema Children with a strong family history of eczema often experience more severe eczema symptoms. In these cases, we need to pay particularly attention to the role genetics can play in treatment resistant eczema. Specific gene mutations, such as those affecting the CARD11 gene, play a huge role…
Exploring the Eczema-Asthma Connection In my previous articles on treatment resistant eczema, I’ve discussed how a compromised skin barrier and increased susceptibility to infections can make eczema challenging to manage. Something else to consider is the connection between eczema and other allergic conditions, particularly asthma. Children with treatment resistant eczema are at a higher risk…
The Impact of Eczema Infections In my previous two articles on treatment resistant eczema, I discussed the challenges of maintaining skin health for eczema prone skin and the effects of chronic skin dehydration. Another factor that can make eczema difficult to manage is the increased susceptibility to infections. Even mild infections, especially those caused by…
The Connection Between Skin Barrier Health and Eczema In my previous post, I discussed the complexities of treatment resistant eczema and why some cases of eczema do not respond to standard treatments. One of the critical factors contributing to these tricker cases of eczema is the health of the skin barrier. The skin barrier plays…
Treatment Resistant Eczema Eczema is a common childhood skin condition characterised by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While many cases of eczema respond well to standard treatments like topical corticosteroids and emollients, some children experience a more challenging form of the condition known as ‘treatment resistant eczema’. This type of eczema does not respond adequately…
Natural Remedies for Children’s Eczema Eczema is incredibly common and can develop at any age. The youngest bub I’ve ever treated with dry flakey skin was only two weeks old. Despite how common childhood eczema is, it can be so hard for families to find answers and effective treatment options. On top of being frustrating…