Eczema Breakthroughs

Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER)
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The Eczema Breakthroughs podcast by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER) is a free, non-industry funded podcast for parents on topics that matter. We ask leading scientists and innovators questions like: Does Traditional Chinese Medicine work? Can you stop using Dupixent (dupilimab)? Or, Should my child try food allergy tests to help eczema? Do you enjoy this podcast? Subscribe and rate it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! GPER is a non-profit led by parents of children with eczema. Like what we're doing? Consider donating to GPER at https://www.gper.org/donate Learn more about GPER: https://www.gper.org/

  1. May 21

    Episode 55: “Smart” skin sprays, innovations in moisturizers and cleansers, and other “OTC” advances

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Peter Lio, we take an in-depth look at non-prescription eczema strategies, focusing on over-the-counter (OTC) innovations, microbiome re-balancing treatments, and "green space" therapy. Tune in to learn more about the latest-latest in options you can access on your own, without a doctor's prescription. Links Japanese study on green space and eczema risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41942830/ Lemma Health OTC treatment comparison tool: https://lemmahealth.com/treatments/moisturizing-therapy-for-eczema

    15 min

  2. Apr 16

    New Eczema Treatments for Kids: Updates from the 2026 AAD Meeting and More

    Join us for an enlightening conversation about existing, newly approved, and "coming soon" treatments for kids suffering from eczema -- from pills, to injections, to creams. In this two-part series, GPER's Executive Director interviews expert Dr. Peter Lio of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center about the latest therapies for kids and explores how to choose between them ... and what's on the horizon based on news from the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Learn more about how these treatments work and who they are best suited for in this 30-minute episode that is sure to offer insights -- and hope. Further reading: Atopic Dermatitis at AAD: Longer Dosing, Faster Itch Relief, and New Mechanisms The GPER Treatment Navigator for Parents Conflict of Interest Statements: GPER has received sponsorships and grants from companies who develop treatments for eczema. These can be viewed at: www.gper.org/corporatecouncil

    28 min

  3. Feb 19

    Help your teen take charge of their eczema care—without turning it into a battle

    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

    27 min

  4. Jan 26

    Eating fat-rich foods and changing baby skincare: Insights for prevention from GPER-funded research

    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

    30 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    Will Removing Foods Help Your Child’s Eczema—or Make Things Worse?

    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

    22 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    From Foe to Friend: Could common skin fungi be harnessed to heal the skin barrier?

    Is everyday skin fungus playing a bigger role in eczema than we ever realized? What if the culprit behind cradle cap, dupilumab facial redness and eczema flare-ups in puberty is hiding in plain sight, on the surface of our skin? Professor of Fungal Immunology from University of Zurich. Dr. Salome LeibundGut-Landmann, explains the secret world of skin fungi, how it affects eczema and a bold new project to convert fungi into skin helpers. Literature Mentioned Exeter secures £3.3 million grant to investigate treatment and prevention of eczema A Case of Cutaneous Fungal Infection Following the Administration of Dupilumab Retrospective Analysis of the Relationship Between Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis  Malassezia-associated skin diseases in the pediatric population   Dupilumab facial redness: Clinical characteristics and proposed treatment in a cohort Advances on the role of mycobiome in atopic dermatitis

    19 min

  7. 08/28/2025

    How to Choose & Use Products To Control Eczema: A Science-Backed Roadmap

    The devil is in the details, and in this episode of the Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast, we dive deep into smarter skin care for kids with eczema. Dr. Helen Brough (Director: Children’s Allergy Doctors, London), one of the leading experts in eczema treatment, shares step-by-step, evidence-based guidance on moisturizing, bathing, and proactive steroid use. Joining her is Dr. Amber Atwater (Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, George Washington University), who unpacks the tricky overlap between allergic contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis, and why choosing low-allergen products is essential. References Emollients to Prevent Pediatric Eczema: A Randomized Clinical Trial Eczema Care Online Consumer Preferences, Product Characteristics, and Potentially Allergenic Ingredients in Best-selling Moisturizers Emollients to Prevent Pediatric Eczema: A Randomized Clinical Trial Skin Safe 100

    38 min

  8. 05/22/2025

    Staph’s secret superpower and their accomplice Streptococcus

    Two new studies from the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) conference reveal how Staph bacteria use clever strategies to disarm the skin's barrier maintenance function and work with other bacteria to amplify inflammation. Join us for an interview with Dr. Nathan Archer and Dr. Laine Feller from John Hopkins School of Medicine who explain how Staph aureus bacteria uses its superantigen superpower to hinder lipid production ... and more new research from this year's SID meeting.

    14 min
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The Eczema Breakthroughs podcast by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER) is a free, non-industry funded podcast for parents on topics that matter. We ask leading scientists and innovators questions like: Does Traditional Chinese Medicine work? Can you stop using Dupixent (dupilimab)? Or, Should my child try food allergy tests to help eczema? Do you enjoy this podcast? Subscribe and rate it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! GPER is a non-profit led by parents of children with eczema. Like what we're doing? Consider donating to GPER at https://www.gper.org/donate Learn more about GPER: https://www.gper.org/

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  • Creator
    Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
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