Eczema-induced Hyperpigmentation, Hypopigmentation & Scarring (S7E16) 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  

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  

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   

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 

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 

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  

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  

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  

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!

Struggling with eczema and seeking relief? In this podcast episode, we sit down with our client, Serena Lee, who achieved 99% healing in her journey to treat eczema on her hands. Serena shares how she uncovered the root causes of her condition and the steps she took to heal. ​ Tune in to gain valuable insights on: ​ - The significant improvements she experienced within the first two weeks of our program - How a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diet contributed to her skin's recovery - The natural remedies she used, including vinegar baths - How we helped her identify and address her nutrient deficiencies ​ Book a free eczema breakthrough call to help you conquer eczema: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results  ​ Get my free eBook on 6 Ways to Clear Eczema: https://abbylai.eczemaconquerors.com/e-book-page  ​ Visit www.eczemaconquerors.com for more support.