About Eczema
If you or your child has eczema, you will already know that the condition can have a huge impact on your life which can be significantly underestimated by those who are lucky enough not to have personal experience of just what it’s like.
Here at the National Eczema Society, we have that personal experience and these pages are here to help you. If you are relatively new to eczema, you might like to start with our FAQ section.
We have included information about the different types of eczema, its treatment and management and lots of practical hints and tips based on feedback from our supporters over the last 30 years. The more you know about your or your child’s eczema, the easier it will be for you to keep the eczema under control.
It can help to manage your eczema if you understand how our skin differs from that of people who do not have eczema, so we start by explaining that in About Our Skin page.
There are many different types of eczema and on these pages you will find loads of information about the most common form: Atopic Eczema. You can also find out about other Types of Eczema covered and a guide to Management and Treatment is also available.
As well as general information on eczema, there is a specific section about Eczema in Schools with our unique Eczema schools packs, all in lesson plan format and designed to make the school environment an easier one for children with eczema of all ages.
If you want to learn more, you will find Articles from past editions of our Members’ magazine Exchange. The National Eczema Society also publishes a wide range of information written for people with eczema and their carers. Look in Fact Sheets which you can download and print. Along with a list of everything which is available for you to order.
Many people find it useful to speak with others who also have to manage their eczema. The National Eczema Society maintains links to numerous Support Groups around the UK where people can meet and exchange experiences and information.
This information is only intended to be general guide. Individual circumstances differ and the National Eczema Society does not prescribe, give medical advice or endorse products or treatments. We hope you will find the information useful, but it does not replace and should not replace the essential guidance given by your general practitioner, dermatologist and dermatology nurse.
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