
← Live with the Eczema Doc30 Sept 2025 · 30 min
Ep. 18: Eczema & Hormones: How Imbalances Trigger Flares (and What to Do About It)
Ep. 18: Eczema & Hormones: How Imbalances Trigger Flares (and What to Do About It)
Do your eczema flares get worse before your period, during stressful seasons, or after having a baby? 👀 If so, your hormones may be the hidden trigger. In this episode of Live with The Eczema Doc, Dr. Fong breaks down how hormonal imbalances—from estrogen dominance to high cortisol, thyroid shifts, and even testosterone changes—can directly impact your skin barrier, inflammation levels, and healing process. You’ll learn: Why period flares often mean estrogen and progesterone are out of ...