The Eczema Podcast

Today's topic discusses patch testing, UV exposure, malassezia, and what the best probiotic strains are (with Dr. Matthew Zirwas, a dermatologist who specializes in eczema).
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
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- What probiotic strains help eczema the most?
- How can L-Histidine and Oral Ceramides help eczema & TSW?
- What supplements can help your eczema the most?
- How can patch testing vs. prick testing help your eczema? 
- Why is Vitamin D and sun exposure important for eczema?
- How can maleseezia affect your eczema flares?
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Our guest, 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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Having eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) can often create hyperpigmentation, hypogpigmentation, and scarring. It's a common worry that many eczema sufferers complain about - and we're here to address it with renowned dermatologist, Dr. Peter Lio.
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
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- Conventional and alternative approaches to treat hyperpigmentation & hypopigmentation
- Topicals to help scarring and hyperpigmentation with eczema
- If retinol and certain serums can help eczema hyperpigmentation
- If lasers and chemical peels can help eczema scars
- Whether lightening creams can help hyperpigmentation & scarring
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Our guest on today's show, Dr. Peter Lio, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified in Dermatology). Dr. Lio received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center. He serves as a board member and scientific advisory committee member emeritus for the National Eczema Association. 
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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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Want helpful eczema products? 
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What if adult stem cell conditioned media plays a key role in calming eczema flares and supporting the skin's ability to repair itself?
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In Part 2 of this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Mary continues her conversation with Dr. Larry Weiss, microbiome expert and founder of Symbiome, to explore a more regenerative, microbiome-aware approach to skincare.
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In this episode, you'll hear about:
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• How adult stem cell conditioned media supports skin repair and resilience
• Why the role retinoids once played in skincare is evolving
• How Kate Hudson discovered and became involved with Symbiome
• Why many "probiotic" skincare products aren't what they claim
• The real differences between prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and symbiotics
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Ready to take control of your eczema? 
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Are you curious about how the skin microbiome influences eczema and why probiotics alone may not be enough?
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In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby sits down with Dr. Larry Weis, microbiome researcher and pioneer in topical probiotic skincare, to unpack how disruptions in the skin microbiome contribute to eczema and why restoring skin resilience is becoming a key focus in modern eczema care.
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Together, they explore why eczema rates continue to rise, how conventional approaches often overlook the skin's microbial ecosystem, and what the science says about supporting the skin barrier at a deeper level.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
1️⃣ What the skin microbiome is and why it plays a critical role in eczema
2️⃣ How inflammation, barrier damage, and microbial imbalance are connected
3️⃣ The differences between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics and how each affects the skin
4️⃣ Why postbiotics may be better tolerated for eczema-prone and compromised skin
5️⃣ How strengthening skin resilience can support long-term healing
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Ready to take control of your eczema? 
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Kim lived through 40+ years of severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), and for a long time, nothing worked.
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In this emotional and eye-opening episode of the Eczema Podcast, Kim shares her full journey through childhood eczema, steroid use, full-body TSW, Dupixent, and the darkest moments that nearly broke her. From sleeping in a recliner due to unbearable pain, to shedding skin daily, to being dismissed by doctors, her story mirrors what so many eczema sufferers experience but rarely hear spoken out loud.
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In this episode, we cover:
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• What it was like living with eczema for more than four decades
• How topical steroid withdrawal affected her body and life
• Why time alone wasn't enough for her healing
• What was missing in her earlier care
• What finally helped her skin begin to recover
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Kim's healing didn't happen overnight, but with the right support and a deeper understanding of what was happening internally, her skin and life changed dramatically.
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If you're struggling with eczema, TSW, chronic flares, or feeling like you've tried everything, this episode is for you.
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Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results  
Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide  
For more tips and resources, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com