Combatting Food Allergies in Children: The Skin Barrier

In Part 2, we explore the role of the skin barrier in food allergy development, from how environmental allergen exposure can drive sensitisation to whether early skincare can help prevent disease. Drawing on studies such as SEAL and recent European eczema guidelines, it also tackles common misconceptions and parental concerns, including topical steroid withdrawal and how best to provide reassurance.  Timestamps:  00:54:02 – Skin allergen exposure  03:50 – Optimising the skin barrier   06:46 – Proactive treatment of atopic eczema  08:17 – Applying treatments  11:41 – Topical steroid withdrawal