In this episode, we explore Bear's journey with eczema. We start with chatting with his mom and dad and detailing the struggles he faced from a young age, the impact on his family, and the transformative experience of finding effective treatments. Bear's story highlights the emotional and physical burdens of eczema, the hope that comes with treatment, and the importance of support from family and medical professionals. The conversation culminates in Bear sharing his advice for other children facing similar challenges, emphasizing resilience and the value of seeking help!

Dr. Lisa Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. After going to college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona. She was in private practice in Colorado for a decade and then moved to Boise, Idaho in summer 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho.

She is active in local and national medical societies and organizations. She loves lecturing at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. Since moving to Idaho, she works in private practice at Ada West Dermatology and she is also on staff at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching television shows with her boyfriend Larry and cuddling with her 2 doggies Mosby and Maggie.

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Dr. Swanson's Favorite things

Keywords
eczema, treatments, pediatric dermatology, Rinvoq, Dupixent, Opzelura, patient advocacy, atopic dermatitis, dermatology

Chapters

00:00 Jingle, Welcome & Introduction to Bear's Journey

01:29 The Struggles of Eczema

05:45 Eczema Burden on Families

07:30 Eczema Affecting Sports and Other Activities

09:18 The Effects of Relief From Eczema

10:28 Trying Dupixent

14:06 Parents’ Thoughts About Considering Treatments

15:45 There is Hope

17:00 Introducing Rinvoq Trial

19:58 Malassezia

21:00 Opzelura

25:05 Bear Speaks From His Own Perspective

29:37 Bear’s New Life After Healing

30:37 Bear’s Advice to Other Kids

34:16 Bear’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

35:58 Bear’s Closing Thoughts of Hope

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The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding your health.

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The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding your health.

In this episode of the Skincredible podcast, Dr. Lisa Swanson and Dr. Peter Lio delve into the world of dermatology, focusing on integrative and natural therapies for eczema. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various natural remedies, including coconut oil, olive oil, black tea compresses, and CBD, to name a few. They also address the complexities of topical steroid withdrawal. Dr. Lio shares insights from his extensive experience and research, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of alternative dermatological treatments.

Dr. Lisa Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. After going to college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona. She was in private practice in Colorado for a decade and then moved to Boise, Idaho in summer 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho.

She is active in local and national medical societies and organizations. She loves lecturing at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. Since moving to Idaho, she works in private practice at Ada West Dermatology and she is also on staff at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching television shows with her boyfriend Larry and cuddling with her 2 doggies Mosby and Maggie.

Links and Additional Resources:

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Dr. Swanson's Favorite things
Black Tea Compresses
Aroma Workshop Chicago (Sunflower/Coconut/Jojoba Oil)
More about Dr. Peter Lio
Dr. Lio's Book on Pizza (all proceeds go to National Eczema Association)

Keywords
eczema, treatments, natural treatments, pediatric dermatology, topical therapies, patient advocacy, atopic dermatitis, dermatology, integrative medicine

Chapters

00:21 Introduction to Dr. Peter Lio

05:09 Integrative Dermatology & Care

07:25 Why Natural Remedies

10:53 Olive Oil

12:17 Coconut Oil

14:38 Black Tea Compresses

16:33 CBD & The Hemp Plant

19:10 Sunflower Seed Oil, Jojoba, Coconut Oil Sprays

21:33 "Feeding filaggrin" L-Histidine Supplementation

24:41 Beef Tallow

26:11 French Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy

30:20 Probiotics

34:29 Hypochlorous Acid

35:33 Warnings About Tea Tree Oil, Dietary Modification

38:08 Lavender, Essential Oils

40:10 Topical Steroid Withdrawal

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The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding your health.

In this episode of Skincredible, Dr. Lisa Swanson dives into the complexities of eczema treatment, discussing the importance of pediatric dermatology, navigating insurance, and the various topical, injectable, and oral therapies available. The purpose of this episode is to educate parents, patients and anyone with skin out there to partner with their dermatologist to make informed decisions about their care. She emphasizes the need for patient advocacy and the evolving landscape of eczema care, highlighting innovative treatments that are changing lives. There are so many great treatments out there that no one has to suffer with eczema anymore- there is something for everyone!

The treatments discussed in further detail are below.

Topicals: topical steroids, Aron regimen, Elidel, Protopic, Eucrisa, Zoryve, Vtama, Opzelura,

Shots/Injections: Dupixent, Ebglyss, Adbry, Nemluvio

Pills: Rinvoq, Cibinqo

Dr. Lisa Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. After going to college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona. She was in private practice in Colorado for a decade and then moved to Boise, Idaho in summer 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho.

She is active in local and national medical societies and organizations. She loves lecturing at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. Since moving to Idaho, she works in private practice at Ada West Dermatology and she is also on staff at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching television shows with her boyfriend Larry and cuddling with her 2 doggies Mosby and Maggie.

Additional Links and Resources:

Instagram | @skincrediblepod

TikTok | @skincrediblepod

YouTube | @weareskincredible

Click HERE for our podcast website.

National Eczema Association Insurance Resource

Dr. Swanson's Favorite things

Idaho Compounding Pharmacy

Keywords

eczema, treatments, pediatric dermatology, topical therapies, injectable medications, oral medications, patient advocacy, insurance navigation, atopic dermatitis, dermatology

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eczema Treatments

06:14 The Role of Pediatric Dermatology

12:36 Navigating Insurance and Patient Advocacy

20:39 Topical Treatments for Eczema

28:05 Innovative Topical Therapies

43:29 Injectable Treatments Revolutionizing Care

01:00:01 Oral Medications and Their Impact

01:04:06 Conclusion and Future of Eczema Tr

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The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding your health.