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Combatting Food Allergies in Children: The Skin Barrier
In Part 2, we explore the role of the skin barrier in food allergy development, from how environmental allergen exposure can drive sensitisation to whether early skincare can help prevent disease. Drawing on studies such as SEAL and recent European eczema guidelines, it also tackles common misconceptions and parental concerns, including topical steroid withdrawal and how best to provide reassurance.
Timestamps:
00:54:02 – Skin allergen exposure
03:50 – Optimising the skin barrier
06:46 – Proactive treatment of atopic eczema
08:17 – Applying treatments
11:41 – Topical steroid withdrawal
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