For many patients, eczema isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a life-altering condition. Children scratching until they bleed, parents exhausted from sleepless nights, adults covering up their skin out of embarrassment. I’ve sat across from families who have “tried everything”: steroid creams, elimination diets, allergy medications, even powerful immune-suppressants.
And yet, the eczema persists.
These are the cases I see most often—patients who have been told there’s nothing left to try. But in my practice, I’ve found that stubborn, unrelenting eczema always has a deeper story.
The Gut–Skin Connection: The Root That’s Overlooked
Research now confirms what many of us in functional medicine have observed for years: the gut and skin are in constant communication. When the gut is inflamed or imbalanced, the skin almost always reflects it.
- Fat malabsorption dries and irritates the skin.
- Missing beneficial bacteria leave room for pathogens to thrive.
- Leaky gut fuels allergic responses, histamine overload, and widespread inflammation.
But there’s more. In many of my patients, stool testing reveals hidden gut infections that act as powerful triggers for eczema:
- Bacterial overgrowth (such as Clostridium, Klebsiella, or Citrobacter) that inflames the immune system.
- Fungal overgrowth, especially Candida, which produces toxins that stress the liver and worsen skin rashes.
- Parasitic infections (like Giardia, Blastocystis, or Dientamoeba) that disrupt digestion and fuel chronic inflammation.
When these infections are identified and treated, the skin often shows dramatic improvement.
Mold Toxicity: The Missing Link
But gut health and infections are only part of the story. There’s another underlying cause that very few practitioners are looking for: mold toxicity.
Mold exposure is not rare. It lurks in schools, homes, and daycares—even in dry climates. Mold toxins disrupt the liver, damage the gut lining, and overstimulate the immune system, creating the perfect storm for eczema to thrive.
In children especially, mold exposure can present as skin rashes that resist all conventional treatment. Once we identify and address the mold—alongside gut and infection clearance—the skin finally begins to heal.
From “Hopeless” to Healing
I’ve had the privilege of treating some of the most difficult eczema cases—patients who were told they would just have to “live with it.” When we address gut health, clear hidden infections, and remove mold toxicity, the results are often nothing short of life-changing: clearer skin, calmer nights, and restored confidence.
The Takeaway
If eczema isn’t healing, it’s not because the body is broken—it’s because something deeper has been missed. By uncovering the root causes—gut imbalances, hidden infections, and mold toxicity—we can finally break the cycle and give patients what they deserve: real, lasting relief.
If you’re suffering from eczema, schedule an appointment with us today to see how we can help.
Dr. Soria has dedicated her practice to helping patients uncover the hidden drivers of chronic conditions like eczema. If you or your child is struggling with eczema that just won’t heal there is hope.