Dr. Ana-Maria Temple explains that children with eczema have higher rates of ADHD. She screens for and corrects deficiencies in iron, vitamin D, zinc, omega-3s, and B12 because these nutrients affect skin health, brain development, and immunity, not just eczema symptoms.
Fun fact: children with eczema are at higher risk of developing ADHD. That's one reason I don't just treat the skin. I look for nutrient deficiencies like iron, vitamin D, zinc, omega-3s, B12, just because these nutrients don't just support the healthy skin, they're also important for healthy brain development and immune function. When we correct deficiencies, we're helping much more than eczema. Come in ChildLabs and I'll send you the ChildLab Guide I use in my practice.
