{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64913e28-7031-4ea6-9bef-fddf46dfed87/616e8ce755a52e00125c5164?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#123 My Eczema Journey with Dr Ruth Cammish","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/613910d92449a85aeebc9e4c/1637603239280-6458d80046d71eb9e6ba9fd87ba3c4cb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Eczema is the topic of today’s&nbsp; conversation with Dr Ruth Cammish. An NHS GP, a GP trainer and the Regional Director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine in Manchester.&nbsp; She has been a GP for 13 years, mostly working in a deprived inner city area and her own experiences as a patient with severe eczema has highlighted how holistic care is a vital part of any long term condition, especially chronic skin diseases.&nbsp; You’ll hear about how&nbsp; Dr Ruth suffered severe eczema her whole life, ending up on cyclosporin, an immunosuppressant medication and discovering topical steroid withdrawal.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As a practice doctor, Ruth and her colleagues have been awarded a CQC ‘outstanding’ rating, twice, based on their approach to their patient&nbsp; population which includes&nbsp;group consultations, an exercise class for COPD patients and their work for vulnerable patients.</p><p><br></p><p>On today’s podcast you’ll learn about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What eczema is and who it affects</li><li>The link&nbsp; with food intolerance and allergy</li><li>“Topical Steroid Withdrawl” and how that&nbsp; occurs</li><li>The mechanisms behind eczema as a disease</li><li>How to approach an eczema patient</li><li>Environmental triggers - temperature, pollen, pollution, dust</li><li>Household irritants - skincare products, beauty&nbsp; care, clothing, laundry&nbsp; detergents</li><li>Stress and why it triggers the immune system</li><li>Diet, Gut health, Nature therapy and more</li><li>Supplements and Skin</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Dr Ruth can be found on Instagram @drruthskinjourney and I really hope&nbsp; you enjoy the show.&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Please see The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes on this and all other episodes</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dr Rupy Aujla"}