About Eczema

Find out what eczema is as well as the types, treatments and resources to read and download.

What is Eczema?

Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a dry skin condition which is highly individual in its nature.

Types of Eczema

Information and advice on the different types of eczema from atopic to varicose.

Treatments

Keeping skin moisturised using emollients (medical moisturisers) is key to managing all types of eczema with topical steroids commonly used to bring flare ups under control.

Eczema at School

Introducing National Eczema Society's updated Information Pack for schools

Our factsheets on managing and treating eczema can be downloaded as PDF below. If you can afford it, we would be grateful if you purchased them for download for £1 in our online Shop, which would go towards the cost of keeping ...

Articles

Articles that have been published in recent past editions of Exchange, our quarterly magazine for Society members, which can be downloaded as PDF.

Booklets

introductory guides aimed at different age groups, along with specialist booklets on contact dermatitis, itching and scratching and the psychological effects of eczema.

FAQs

Answers to common questions on eczema from infections to the impact of the weather.

EmolliZoo app Helping Children Manage Eczema

A FREE, fun, interactive app that teaches children about eczema and emollients. Developed by Dermal Laboratories, with educational content accredited by the Society.

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National Eczema Society

We are registered as a charity in England and Wales and in Scotland. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with eczema and their carers.