The rash that itches: Eczema management with a Pediatric Dermatologist

On today's episode I welcome Dr. Shivani Patel, Board Certified Pediatric Dermatologist. We discuss the following:  When eczema can happen and how it differs in infancy vs childhood Why does it happen? When should a child see a dermatologist versus an allergist  Eczema and food allergies explained  Favorite skincare regimens for eczema  Medicines versus steroids What to do about itching  Find and follow Dr. Shivani Patel on Instagram, @pedsdermdoc.  For more watch Dr. Mona's "Eczema in Kids" video on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsor: BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.  To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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