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Eczema
How the Environment Affects Your Baby’s Skin Health (CARE TEWL Study)
Your baby’s skin health is about more than just protection—it’s about how their skin acts as a shield against environmental threats. But did you know that the environment can significantly impact your baby’s skin health? A new theory called the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” suggests that damage to the skin’s protective barrier may increase the risk…
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Early Introduction of Allergenic Foods: A Simple Guide for Parents
Early introduction of allergenic foods can feel overwhelming when feeding your baby solid foods. Thankfully, new research is making things a bit easier. It turns out that introducing allergenic foods early, instead of later, can help prevent food allergies. Let’s go over the basics so you can approach this stage with confidence. The New Advice…
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Eczema
The Atopic March: Understanding the Progression of Atopic Disorders
The concept of the “Atopic March” paints a fascinating picture of how atopic diseases—a group of conditions that includes atopic dermatitis (eczema), food allergies, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and asthma—can progress sequentially, often starting early in life. What Is the Atopic March? The term “Atopic March” is used to describe the typical progression of…
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Eczema
How Are Food Allergies and Skin Rashes Like Eczema Connected?
Skin rashes, such as eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, and food allergies often show up together. Both are caused by the immune system reacting to things around us. But why do these conditions often happen at the same time, and how are they linked? What’s the Connection? Eczema and food allergies are part…
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Eczema
What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. Although it’s most frequently seen in children, it can occur at any age. It is a chronic condition that can flare up periodically and then subside. The exact cause of atopic dermatitis isn’t entirely known, but it likely…
