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Caring for eczema-prone skin takes a tailored approach, and simple daily habits can help keep flare-ups at bay. Start with our handy eczema resources, designed to support your skin barrier and complement your existing treatment plan. Created by eczema researcher Ren Karen Fischer, the guides offer simple, practical steps to follow. If you are a health professional, you will also find dedicated resources for doctors and other health professionals on the resources page.

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Childhood Eczema

How to Help Your Baby's Eczema: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

How to Help Your Baby's Eczema: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

|Ren Karen Fischer
This guide covers infant eczema remedies, what to put on (and keep off) your baby's skin, and the simple daily habits that make the biggest difference so they itch less...

Eczema News

Eczema Elimination Diet: Australian Researchers Register Diet Trial for Adults With Eczema

Eczema Elimination Diet: Australian Researchers Register Diet Trial for Adults With Eczema

|Ren Karen Fischer
Patients with eczema are turning to self-directed elimination diets in growing numbers, driven by a perception that food may worsen their symptoms. We registered a randomised controlled trial investigating whether...
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Eczema Warriors

A Healthy Plant-Based Diet Made My Eczema Worse

A Healthy Plant-Based Diet Made My Eczema Worse

|Reception Support
This week we bring you the inspiring true story of Julie, one of our Eczema Warriors. Like many living with chronic skin conditions, Julie has experienced the suffering and pain...

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The Eczema Life Story

Twenty-five years ago, nutritionist Ren Karen Fischer watched her daughter struggle with eczema, a condition she had also suffered from. Today, they are both in complete remission. After more than 20 years helping eczema patients, that difficult chapter in Fischer's life still drives her to connect with health professionals and patients to share our methods.

At Eczema Life, our mission is to help make natural, evidence-based approaches a recognised part of eczema care. Healthy skin often starts with simple changes you might not have considered. Explore eczemalife.com and sign up to our newsletter to discover new ways to create calm, happy skin today.

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Frequently asked questions

What is eczema and what causes it?

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's generally understood to result from a combination of genetic, environmental,
immune and skin barrier-related factors, particularly elevated skin pH, impaired skin barrier function and an overactive immune response.

Is eczema linked to gut health?

The link between gut health and eczema is biologically plausible, and newer genetic and treatment-based studies are starting to
support it. However, the broader research is still inconsistent, so saying "leaky gut causes eczema" is premature. A more accurate way to put it: gut bacteria appear to be associated with eczema and may influence the immune system. But it's just one piece of a much bigger picture. Still, your diet matters, as it's the main driver of gut health.
Can diet really affect eczema?

For many people, yes. While eczema isn't caused by diet alone, certain foods can act as triggers that worsen inflammation and flare-ups in sensitive individuals. In my clinical research and practice, I've found that identifying individual food intolerances, rather than following generic
elimination diets, can make a meaningful difference for many people living with eczema. My eczema research can be found here and The Eczema Detox can be found here.  
What foods commonly trigger eczema flare-ups?

Common dietary triggers include dairy, wheat, eggs, peanut, soy and high-histamine foods, although triggers vary significantly from person to person. More than 50% of people with eczema may have salicylate intolerance so some healthy foods can make eczema worse (Fischer, 2025).
Is the Eczema Life Clinic still open in Sydney?

No. When Ren Karen Fischer relocated to the Gold Coast, the Eczema Life Clinic closed so she could focus on completing her eczema research as part of a Master's by Research Degree at Bond University, and to spend more time with her parents, who are both in their nineties and appreciate a little extra help these days. If you are seeking nutrition advice from a nutritionist who knows Fischer's eczema detox programs, book a consultation nutritionist Bonnie via the eczemadiet.com website (see the Consultation tab).