The Eczema Podcast

Abby Lai

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  • 25 minutes 22 seconds
    How Eczema Influences Marriage, Career, and Family Life [REBROADCAST] - S7E20

    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. ​ 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 ​ Get my free eBook on 6 Ways to Clear Eczema: https://bit.ly/FreeClearEczemaEbook ​ Book a free eczema breakthrough call to help you conquer eczema: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/client-results ​ Visit www.eczemaconquerors.com for more support. ----------------- For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eczemaconquerors Instagram - www.instagram.com/eczemaconquerors YouTube - ​ www.youtube.com/eczemaconquerors

    16 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 35 seconds
    The Effects of Relocation and Weather (Sun, UV, Rain) on Skin: Research - S7E19 [REBROADCAST]

    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. ​ 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. ​ In This Podcast, You'll Get to Learn: ​ – 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 ​ Get my free eBook on 6 Ways to Clear Eczema: https://bit.ly/FreeClearEczemaEbook ​ Book a free eczema breakthrough call to help you conquer eczema: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/client-results ​ Visit www.eczemaconquerors.com for more support. ----------------- For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eczemaconquerors Instagram - www.instagram.com/eczemaconquerors YouTube - ​ www.youtube.com/eczemaconquerors

    2 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 33 seconds
    Patch testing, UV exposure, Malassezia & Probiotics: What Helps The Most? Part 2 (S7E18) REBROADCAST]

    In part 1 of this series, we discussed how probiotics, supplements, patch testing, UV exposure, or vitamin D help with eczema. ​ In Part 2 of this series, you'll learn so much more, including: ​ - 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 ​ 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. ​ ------- ​ Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com ​ For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eczemaconquerors Instagram - www.instagram.com/eczemaconquerors YouTube - ​ www.youtube.com/eczemaconquerors ​ Want helpful eczema products? ​ Shop my Conqueror line of products to help your skin find relief here. Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order here: https://shop.eczemaconquerors.com/collections/all

    15 February 2026, 3:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 47 seconds
    Patch testing, UV exposure, Malassezia & Probiotics: What Helps The Most? Part 1 (S7E17) REBROADCAST]

    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). ​ In this episode, you'll learn about: ​ - 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? ​ 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. ​ ------- ​ Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com ​ For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eczemaconquerors Instagram - www.instagram.com/eczemaconquerors YouTube - ​ www.youtube.com/eczemaconquerors ​ Want helpful eczema products? ​ Shop my Conqueror line of products to help your skin find relief here. Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order here: https://shop.eczemaconquerors.com/collections/all

    1 February 2026, 3:00 pm
  • 10 minutes
    Eczema-induced Hyperpigmentation, Hypopigmentation & Scarring (S7E16) REBROADCAST]

    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. ​ In this episode, you'll learn about: ​ - 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 ​ 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. ​ ------- ​ Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com ​ For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eczemaconquerors Instagram - www.instagram.com/eczemaconquerors ​ YouTube - ​ www.youtube.com/eczemaconquerors ​ Want helpful eczema products? ​ Shop my Conqueror line of products to help your skin find relief here. ​ Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order here: https://shop.eczemaconquerors.com/collections/all

    25 January 2026, 3:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 55 seconds
    Your Skin Microbiome: Adult Stem Cell Conditioned Media & Skincare | Dr. Larry Weiss part 2 - S7E15

    What if adult stem cell conditioned media plays a key role in calming eczema flares and supporting the skin's ability to repair itself? ​ 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. ​ In this episode, you'll hear about: ​ • 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 ​ Ready to take control of your eczema? Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results

    Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com

    11 January 2026, 8:15 pm
  • 37 minutes 31 seconds
    Your Skin Microbiome: A New Era in Probiotics & Skincare | Dr. Larry Weiss (Part 1) – S7E14

    Are you curious about how the skin microbiome influences eczema and why probiotics alone may not be enough? ​ 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. ​ 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. ​ 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 ​ Ready to take control of your eczema? ​ 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

    28 December 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 54 seconds
    Kim's Story: 40+ Years of Eczema, TSW, and Real Healing - S7E13

    Kim lived through 40+ years of severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), and for a long time, nothing worked. ​ 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. ​ In this episode, we cover: ​ • 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 ​ 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. ​ If you're struggling with eczema, TSW, chronic flares, or feeling like you've tried everything, this episode is for you. ​

    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

    14 December 2025, 3:38 pm
  • 55 minutes 43 seconds
    Stem Cells & Eczema: How It's Shaping the Future of Healing - S7E12

    What if one of the biggest breakthroughs in eczema recovery isn't a cream or supplement… but something already living inside your own body? ​ In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Joy Kong, a triple board-certified physician and the President of Chara Health, to explore the world of regenerative medicine and how stem cell therapy is opening new doors for people with chronic inflammation, stubborn eczema, and long-standing immune imbalance. ​ Inside the episode, you'll learn: 1️⃣ How Dr. Joy has used stem cell injections, IVs, and creams to help her clients with eczema. 2️⃣ The most effective stem cells that exist to help the body's repair pathways 3️⃣ How inflammation becomes "wired in" and what it takes to unwind it. 4️⃣ Why some people heal fully while others stay stuck in inflammation cycles. ​ 👉 Ready to take charge of your eczema journey? Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results 📘 Snag my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide

    30 November 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    From Flares to Freedom: Ruby's Child Eczema Story - S7E11

    Kelsey went from feeling helpless about her daughter Ruby's eczema to watching her run, play, and enjoy the sun again. Their journey wasn't perfect, but it was real, and it changed everything. ​ Ruby's flares began right after her first solid food, and nothing seemed to help. When Kelsey joined our program, she finally learned what was driving Ruby's reactions and how to support her skin from the inside out. ​ You'll hear the exact discoveries that changed Ruby's skin, including: • gut patterns no one had ever mentioned to Kelsey • unexpected histamine triggers that explained Ruby's flare cycles • nutrient gaps that were quietly shaping her resilience • barrier steps that created quick, visible shifts • immune support that finally moved healing forward ​ Are you ready to take charge of your eczema? Don't wait – book your FREE breakthrough call today! https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Grab my FREE guide on the 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema → https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more amazing tips, don't forget to visit www.eczemaconquerors.com

    16 November 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 41 seconds
    That Time when I Lost Everything - S7E10

    I thought I was doing everything right – until life took it all. My relationship ended. My friendships faded. My career fell apart. My eczema flared worse than ever. ​ This episode is my rock-bottom story. How I lost everything I built, moved across countries, and slowly found my way back – not just to clear skin, but to myself. ​ If you've ever felt like life stripped you down to rebuild you… this one's for you. ​ You'll hear: - How emotional pain can flare eczema from the inside out - What it really means to start over when you feel like you've lost everything ​ Ready to take control of your eczema? 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!

    2 November 2025, 3:00 pm
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