Fact Sheets

The Society produces a wide range of useful fact sheets and booklets on managing and treating eczema and contact dermatitis along with a wealth of practical hints and tips.

All our medical information is reviewed by either Dermatologists, GPs with a special interest in eczema or dermatology nurses.

The more popular fact sheets are below and can be downloaded or if you prefer, contact our Helpline and ask us to send you a copy :

• Emollients - This fact sheet explains what emollients are and how to use them to help with eczema.
• Emollients Products List - A list of the different types of emollients available.
• Topical Steroids - This fact sheet explains topical steroids, their different strengths and how to use them.
• Childhood Atopic Eczema - Contains information which will help you understand what causes atopic eczema, how it is treated and what you can do to make your child feel more comfortable.
• Allergy - A fact sheet explaining what an allergy is and the causes, identification and treatment of common allergies.
• Complementary Medicine - A fact sheet on the common complementary therapies that could help with eczema.
• Water Softeners - A fact sheet looking at how water softeners work and advice on buying one.
• Eczema and the Sun - A fact sheet on how to protect your skin and avoid irritation.
• Sunscreens Ingredients List - A fact sheet on what to look for when choosing a sunscreen.

Note: Each fact sheet is in PDF format, you will need a PDF compatible reader such as Adobe Acrobat to view the

How you can help There are a number of ways you can help us: Do consider Joining the Society – the more members the stronger our voice Consider making a Donation to our work – there are many different ways in which you can donate. These include a donation in memory of a loved one - In Memoriam – to celebrate their life whilst helping to support those with eczema. If you have shares, you might consider a donation of shares to charity as an alternative to a cash gift. Tax – you can nominate the National Eczema Society to receive all or part of any tax repayments. Consider leaving us a Legacy in your Will – legacy income is an increasingly important source of our funding. Organise or participate in Fundraising – do a little or a lot. It all counts. It’s all vital. Help us to explain what living with eczema is like by being a Case Study and telling your story in the press. If you are a company, you can support us through Corporate Partnership. Send or help to sell National Eczema Society Christmas Cards, birthday and everyday cards, stationery and Onya bags. To be a card seller, contact Vicky Robinson on (01483) 567668 or by email at nescards@yahoo.co.uk. Join or help to run one of our local Support Groups.

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O t h e r S o c i e t y P u b li c a ti o n s

Our full list of publications, available free of charge to Society Members, can also be downloaded from here. You can either contact our Helpline to order or, if you prefer, download the form and send it to the National Eczema Society, Hill House, Highgate Hill, London, N19 5NA.

Many of our publications are also available to non members, but there may be a small charge for this service. Our Publication order form for non members can also be downloaded from here. The form also lets you know what our charges are.

If you are not a Society member, please call us on 020 7281 3553 to place your order. (We accept payment by debit card, and Visa and Mastercard credit cards.) If you prefer, you can download the order form and send it to us with your cheque or postal order: National Eczema Society, Hill House, Highgate Hill, London, N19 5NA.