Exchange, the National Eczema Society's quarterly magazine is produced to keep Member's up-to-date with the management and treatment of eczema and to provide a forum for an exchange of news, ideas and information. Learn More

Exchange, the National Eczema Society's quarterly magazine is produced to keep Member's up-to-date with the management and treatment of eczema and to provide a forum for an exchange of news, ideas and information. Learn More

Exchange, the National Eczema Society's quarterly magazine is produced to keep Member's up-to-date with the management and treatment of eczema and to provide a forum for an exchange of news, ideas and information. Learn More

Exchange, the National Eczema Society's quarterly magazine is produced to keep Member's up-to-date with the management and treatment of eczema and to provide a forum for an exchange of news, ideas and information. Learn More

While many would say that their school days were the best of their life, for those with eczema they can be some of the most challenging - both for them and their parents.

In response to numerous letters, emails and calls to our helpline, we've produced this in-depth guide to eczema at school and how to ensure your child has the best possible experience.

In it, Emma and Doreen share their experiences as parents, while primary school teacher Kirstin looks at ways that parents and schools can work together to address key issues. Finally Sandra Lawton, Dermatology Nurse Consultant from Nottingham, offers practical advice and guidance.

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By Dr Christine Clark

Antihistamines are widely used as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for the management of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). However, a large number of oral and topical antihistamines are available and the purpose of this article is to explain the different properties and uses of the agents that fall under this heading.

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Water softeners found not to improve childhood eczema in the Softened Water Eczema Trial.

Research Nurses Sue Davies-Jones (Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, Nottingham), Jane Grundy (David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre, Isle of Wight) and Rosalind Simmonds (Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge) report on the outcomes of the Softened Water Eczema Trial.

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By Julie Van Onselen, Independent Dermatology Nurse, National Eczema Society

Eczema is very common in later life and all types of eczema can develop at any age. Some people - particularly long-term members of NES - will have had eczema (most probably atopic eczema) for all or much of their lives, although they may develop other types of eczema as well. For others eczema may only start as they get older.



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Our Chief Executive, Margaret Cox, looks at how we can make the most of our well-earned breaks without the eczema taking over.

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Sue Cooper, Consultant Dermatologist at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, discusses contact dermatitis, explains patch testing and examines common allergens, with particular reference to those that may be important to people with atopic eczema.

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Food allergy in children and young people

Amanda Roberts from the Nottingham Support Group or Carers of Children with Eczema was a lay member of the Guideline Development Group. In this article, Amanda introduces the new Guidelines and discusses food allergy in the context of eczema. Amanda and the Society are grateful to the team of healthcare professionals at NSGCCE for their help by reviewing and commenting on this article.

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Behavioural medicine - of which behavioural dermatology is a part - links medicine with human behaviour in order to improve our understanding of physical illness, and therefore improve its treatment. Behavioural medicine takes account of the behaviour of everyone involved - those in need of care and those who provide care, both informally and formally. If behaviour is neglected, the results of medical treatment can be less than satisfactory. When behaviour is account for, the results of treatment can be optimal.

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Creams, ointments, lotions, gels and pastes are all used as products that are applied to the skin and therefore all fall into the category of 'topical formulations'. The term 'topical' simply means that they are applied to the skin. Pharmacists talk about medicines beig formulated rather than bgeing mixed or compounded, and so the finished product is described as a formulation.

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This booklet considers the psychological aspects of eczema, what this means and how to cope. Learn More

Aimed at adults with eczema, the booklet details the common types of eczema in adults, common triggers and allergic factors, advice for looking after your skin and how to deal with infection. Learn More

How to control eczema-related itching and sleep disturbance. Trying to cope with the itch is a fundamental part of living with eczema and this booklet aims to address this.

This booklet has been revised for National Eczema Week 2009. Learn More

This booklet is designed for the individual who may have contact dermatitis or work in conditions which might give rise to contact dermatitis. Learn More

When a child is first diagnosed as having atopic eczema, parents and carers often have a whole range of questions they would like to ask, but as we all know, there is rarely sufficient time to ask them.

‘Childhood Atopic Eczema’ aims to give the answers to some of the most common questions. Learn More