Lesser-Known Causes of Childhood Eczema—and What You Can Do

Written by Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on November 30, 2022

The surprising link between childhood eczema and environmental toxins, gut health, genes, prenatal care, and diet with Dr. Stephanie Davis

Everyone has dry skin every once in a while, but if it’s constantly dry, itchy, red, and sore, eczema may be the culprit. Dr. Stephanie Davis is no stranger to eczema — she battled it herself and now empowers children to do the same. Listen in as she discusses how the everyday air we breathe and the food we consume impacts eczema and what natural solutions provide relief.

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Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.

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What Triggers Eczema?

Poor diet
Environmental toxins and chemicals
Stress
Poor gut health

The Do’s of Eczema Care

Do:
- Use filtration systems for consistently clean water and air.
- Substitute chemically-scented cleaning products for natural soaps, white vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide.
- Eat clean, organic food.
- Use ceramic or glassware for storing and cooking foods.
- Take probiotics for a healthy gut.
- Avoid pesticides, heavy metals, BPAs, glyphosate, herbicides, and other environmental toxins.

Risk Factors For Children With Eczema

73% of Dr. Davis’s eczema patients are not firstborn children.
Antibiotic use may contribute to eczema, whether the mother took antibiotics during pregnancy or the child took antibiotics at a young age.

Advice For Parents Whose Kids Have Eczema

Play with kids every day to relieve stress.
Consider participating in HeartMath training.
Write them special notes to encourage positivity.
Know that more is not better when it comes to supplementation.

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