Noah Kicks Through the Itch

A Story About Eczema

Written by Lisa Prussick, MD

Ages 6–8 Picture Book Dermatologist-Written Eczema Education

Noah loves soccer — but eczema makes it hard to focus on the game. In this warm, reassuring story, Noah learns that having eczema doesn't mean he has to sit on the sidelines. With the support of his family and a little help from his doctor, Noah discovers that he can kick through the itch and show up fully — on and off the field.

Written by a board-certified dermatologist, Noah Kicks Through the Itch gives children the language to understand their skin, and gives families a gentle way to start the conversation.

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About This Book

A dermatologist who turned education into a story.

Skin conditions like eczema affect millions of children — but few kids have the words to describe what they're feeling, and few families know where to start. Noah Kicks Through the Itch was written to change that.

As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Prussick sees firsthand how eczema impacts not just the skin, but confidence, sleep, and daily life. This book brings that clinical understanding into a story children can see themselves in — and that parents, caregivers, and educators can use to open a conversation about skin health, self-advocacy, and resilience.

The back matter includes a derm-written guide for caregivers and a kid-friendly explanation of what eczema actually is.

The Skin Brief: Kids

A series for children and the families who love them.

The Skin Brief: Kids is a children's book series created to help kids and families understand common skin conditions — with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Each book follows a different child navigating a real skin condition, written by a dermatologist who knows that understanding your skin is the first step to feeling comfortable in it.

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Noah Kicks Through the Itch

A story about eczema, resilience, and showing up fully — on and off the field.

More from The Skin Brief: Kids

More stories covering common skin conditions in children are on the way. Stay tuned.

About the Author

Lisa Prussick, MD

Board-Certified Dermatologist · FAAD · Washington, DC

Dr. Lisa Prussick is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in inflammatory skin conditions and biologics. She is the founder of The Skin Brief, a platform dedicated to making dermatology-quality skincare education accessible to everyone. Noah Kicks Through the Itch is her first children's book — and the beginning of a series she hopes will help every child feel confident in their own skin.

The Skin Brief: Kids