Wellness Wake Up Call

In this episode, host Kristen Bogdonas, a nutrition and wellness educator, sheds light on atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, in honor of eczema awareness month. Kristen shares her personal connection to the topic, as her son was recently diagnosed with the condition.Eczema is a persistent and uncontrollable itchiness that can deeply impact one's quality of life. It affects approximately one in 10 people at some point in their lives, with most individuals experiencing their first symptoms during childhood. Babies can even be diagnosed just a few weeks after birth. While eczema isn't contagious, there is a genetic predisposition to the condition, and disturbances in the skin microbiota can contribute to its development.This complex skin disease is characterized by flare-ups of severe symptoms, followed by periods of remission. Those with eczema are more likely to also have asthma, allergies, sleep disruptions, and secondary infections. The appearance of eczema can vary depending on skin tone, ap