Struggling with eczema or caring for a child who is? Consultant Dermatologist at the Bons Secours Hospital Tralee, Dr. Kate Lawlor joins Dr.Eamonn Shanahan and Deirdre Walsh on Medical Matters to break down what really causes eczema, why it flares, and the treatments that actually work.
In this expert-led discussion, you’ll learn:
✔️ The real reason eczema affects 1 in 5 children
✔️ Whether Irish skin is more prone to eczema
✔️ How often to use emollients — and which ones work best
✔️ When steroid creams are needed (and how to use them safely)
✔️ Why shower gels, bubble baths and fragranced products make eczema worse
✔️ When GPs refer patients to dermatology
✔️ New treatments for moderate to severe eczema
✔️ Why eczema has no cure — but can be controlled long-term
