The naturopathic approach to eczema is all about playing detective. We’re looking for the why behind the itch, particularly focusing on a "happy belly, happy skin" philosophy (say hello to the gut-skin axis).
The main three causative factors of childhood eczema I see in clinic include; food intolerances/allergies, nutritional deficiencies (in particular, Vitamin D and zinc) and their gut microbiome! There are also factors from their early days that may be contributing to their skin outbreaks including; c-section births, early introduction of solids (pre 6 months), and a history of antibiotic use…
