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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses biological extracts to treat disease. Eczema sufferers may take a herbal bath, apply a specially formulated cream or drink herbal tea as part of TCM treatment. Dr. Xiu Min Li from New York Medical College explains TCM and we ask: Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) safe for newborns? Can you use TCM and topical steroids simultaneously? Could TCM prevent the allergic march?

Research mentioned

Investigation of Berberine's Potential in Attenuating Staphylococcus aureus-Induced Inflammatory Responses

Investigation of In vitro Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Effects of Berberine

Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in moderate-to-severe eczema in clinic and animal model: beyond corticosteroids

Traditional Chinese medicine for food allergy and eczema

Effect of traditional Chinese medicine on skin lesions and quality of life in patients with moderate to severe eczema

Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for atopic dermatitis: Evidence from eight high-quality randomized placebo-controlled trials.

Are you feeling lost and don’t know where to find trusted advice on managing eczema? Introducing ECZHALE, your one-stop-shop for reliable information and resources on eczema care. Join Dr. Jennifer LeBovidge, psychologist and Assistant Professor at the Atopic Dermatitis Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, and GPER’s Christine Pham Cutaran as they discuss the challenges of being an eczema caregiver and where you can turn for help.

Literature mentioned

Multidisciplinary interventions in the management of atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis: therapeutic care delivery: therapeutic education, shared decision-making, and access to care

Improving patient education for atopic dermatitis

Resources

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