Episode 58

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27th Aug 2026

An Expert Guide to Safe Sun Exposure, Sunscreen and Eczema

Is sunlight good or bad for your child's eczema? In this episode of the Eczema Breakthroughs podcast, Dr. Kirsty Rutter, dermatologist and researcher at the University of Manchester, helps parents navigate the confusing world of sun exposure and sunscreen for children with eczema.

She covers when to start using sunscreen on babies, the difference between mineral and chemical filters, and how to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that won't irritate sensitive skin. Parents will learn practical strategies for beach holidays, how to layer sunscreen with eczema moisturizers, which eczema treatments increase sun sensitivity, and when to suspect photoaggravated atopic dermatitis. If you're a parent struggling to balance sun safety with eczema care, this episode gives you the expert guidance you need.

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Eczema Breakthroughs
Conversations between eczema caregivers & the world’s cutting edge researchers.
The Eczema Breakthroughs podcast by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER) is a free, non-industry funded podcast for parents on topics that matter. We ask leading scientists and innovators questions like: Does Traditional Chinese Medicine work? Can you stop using Dupixent (dupilimab)? Or, Should my child try food allergy tests to help eczema?

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