The Eczema Podcast

Eczema isn't just a skin issue. But what if some of your flares were connected to emotions your body never fully got to express, especially anger?
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In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, we explore the hidden connection between repressed anger, chronic stress, and eczema flare-ups. When anger is pushed down, ignored, or never fully expressed, the body may still carry that stress internally.
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Over time, this can keep the nervous system on high alert, activate the HPA axis, increase inflammatory pathways like IL-4, and weaken the skin barrier. The result? More dryness, inflammation, itching, and flares that seem to come out of nowhere.
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We also share common patterns we've seen in clients where emotional stress may be playing a deeper role, including:
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- Eczema on the upper body, especially the face, neck, chest, and eyes
- Persistent dryness with no obvious external trigger
- Eye eczema and inflammation
- High histamine tendencies
- Perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-functioning, and burnout
- Feeling like you have to "hold it all together" even when you're struggling inside
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True eczema healing isn't just about calming the skin from the outside. Sometimes, it also means looking at what the body has been holding in for years: unprocessed stress, suppressed emotions, nervous system dysregulation, and anger we may have never felt safe enough to express.
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This episode is a deeper look at how emotional suppression can affect the body, and why healing the skin may also require healing the stress patterns underneath.
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Are your bedsheets or clothing quietly irritating your skin… without you realizing it?
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In this episode of the Eczema Podcast, I sit down with Michel May, founder of AIZOME Bedding, to uncover something most people overlook:
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👉 Even "organic" fabrics can still contain synthetic, petrochemical dyes that may disrupt your skin barrier and trigger eczema.
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Michel shares the personal story behind his mission, after watching his mother experience severe skin reactions during chemotherapy. That moment led him to rethink what we sleep on every night.
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We also explore the ancient Japanese indigo dye once used by Samurai for wound healing and infection prevention… now being backed by modern science.
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In this episode, you'll discover:
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1️⃣ How textile dyes may be worsening your eczema
2️⃣ Why plant-dyed fabrics could better support your skin
3️⃣ What to look for in truly skin-safe bedding beyond "organic"
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🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/aizomebedding  
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Ready to take control of your eczema? 
Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results  
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Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide  
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For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com

This episode interviewed Dr. Jonathan Silverberg (MD, PhD, MPH) who shared how eczema can affect quality of life, including marriage, divorce, work, and family. Dr. Silverberg, a prominent dermatologist with over 250 research papers on eczema, explores the unexpected ways eczema can affect your quality of life.
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In this episode, you'll discover:
- How the quality of life scores for eczema patients are comparable to those of cancer patients
- The divorce rates among individuals experiencing eczema
- The influence of eczema on career choices
- The surprising connection between eczema and mental health
- How eczema impacts work productivity and daily activities
- The broader impact of eczema on families and relationships 
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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Jonathan Silverberg, a renowned dermatologist, explores how climate and relocation impact eczema and overall skin health. Learn which climates are most likely to trigger eczema and the reasons behind these effects. Dr. Silverberg reveals why moving to the USA can increase your eczema risk by 48% after living there for a decade and how living in humid or high precipitation states affects your odds of developing eczema.
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Does your eczema flare up more in certain weather? Listen in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on managing your skin health amidst changing environmental factors.
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In This Podcast, You'll Get to Learn:
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– What climates can trigger your eczema (and why)?
– Which areas in the USA have the highest and lowest rates of eczema
– Why the risk of eczema increases by 48% after moving to the US (and living there for 10 years)
– Why living in a humid state can decrease your odds of getting eczema
– Why living in a high precipitation state can increase your odds of getting eczema by 30%
– Why African Americans have twice the rate of eczema in childhood compared to Caucasian children
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Get my free eBook on 6 Ways to Clear Eczema: https://bit.ly/FreeClearEczemaEbook 
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Book a free eczema breakthrough call to help you conquer eczema: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/client-results 
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In part 1 of this series, we discussed how probiotics, supplements, patch testing, UV exposure, or vitamin D help with eczema.
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In Part 2 of this series, you'll learn so much more, including:
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- What is Malassezia, and how can it cause flares?
- How can certain oils cause eczema flares?
- How can we keep the skin hydrated & avoid transepidermal water loss (TEWL)?
- How to cure Malassezia around the mouth and eyes without using steroids?
- What face mist formula is eczema-friendly?
- How can hypochlorous acid help eczema flares?
- Do bleach baths help with eczema & TSW? 
- Prebiotics-Pesticides Dilemma
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Our guest on today's show, Dr. Matthew Zirwas, MD, is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert in allergy patch testing, psoriasis, and eczema. He is one of the few specialists on adult atopic dermatitis. Dr. Zirwas also founded the Bexley Dermatology Research Clinic in 2017.
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Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results  
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Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide  
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For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com  
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