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Healthcare Professionals Information Eczema.org

Healthcare professionals working in dermatology in the UK can order printed copies of our bookletsfree-of-charge, to use with patients. As the UK charity for everyone affected by … See more

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Diet and eczema National Eczema Society

WebA key clinical review in 2015 proposed a link between eczema and lower levels of vitamin D, and found that vitamin D helped protect the skin barrier and suppress inflammation. A …

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Hand Eczema About and Treatments Eczema.org

WebPerson scratching hand eczema. Hand eczema (also known as ‘dermatitis’) is one of the most common types of eczema. It mainly affects the palms but can affect other parts of …

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Eczema Around the Eyes National Eczema Society

WebEczema of the eyelid skin. Eczema can affect any area of skin, including the eyelids and around the eyes. Eyelid eczema is common in adults with eczema elsewhere on the …

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Treatments for Eczema National Eczema Society

WebThe recommended first-line (basic) treatments for most cases of eczema are emollients and topical steroids. Paste bandages and wet wraps may be a helpful addition for some …

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Allergy and Eczema National Eczema Society

WebEssentially, eczema is a dry, itchy rash, with scaling, rough patches or open, scratched areas of skin. The hands, face, neck, elbows, inside knees and torso are often affected in …

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Living with Eczema National Eczema Society

WebEczema can affect your emotional, social and personal wellbeing. It can disrupt family life, personal and social relationships, leisure, holidays, and all sorts of day-to-day activities. …

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Eczema and its Management

WebIntroduction 1 What is eczema? Antihistamines 1 Causes of eczema 1 Types of eczema 3 Atopic eczema 3 Seborrhoeic dermatitis 5 Contact dermatitis 6 …

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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis National Eczema Society

WebSeborrhoeic dermatitis is a common scaly rash that typically affects the scalp, face and chest, but can affect other areas, too. ‘Dermatitis’ is another word for ‘eczema’. …

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The mind-body connection National Eczema Society

WebEczema is much more than just a skin disease. It can really affect how you feel, how you behave and your self-esteem. There are two common misperceptions …

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Find out more about filaggrin National Eczema Society

WebFind out more about filaggrin. Dr George Moncrieff introduces a skin protein that is vital for skin health – but is impaired in more than half of people with eczema. This article was …

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Mental health support National Eczema Society

WebCBT is a talking therapy often used to help people with anxiety and depression. Evidence shows it can also help people living with long-term health conditions, such as eczema, …

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Emollients Eczema Treatment Eczema.org

WebIntroduction. Emollients are medical moisturisers used to treat eczema and other dry skin conditions. Unlike cosmetic moisturisers, they are unperfumed and do not have ‘anti …

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Facial Eczema About and Treatments Eczema.org

WebIntroduction. Eczema often affects the face, and facial eczema can be particularly distressing because it is so visible. In addition, facial skin is very sensitive, and even the …

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SOFTER trial National Eczema Society

WebResearchers found that using a water softener reduces the harmful effects of surfactants, potentially decreasing the risk of developing eczema. Funding: the trial is being funded …

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Pompholyx Eczema National Eczema Society

WebPompholyx eczema (also known as ‘dyshidrotic eczema’) is a type of eczema that affects the hands and feet. It involves the development of intensely itchy, watery blisters, …

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Childhood Atopic Eczema National Eczema Society

WebAtopic eczema usually appears during the first few months of life, often starting on the face and scalp. It can be present on any area of the body, but in white children it usually …

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Varicose eczema National Eczema Society

WebVaricose eczema, also known as ‘gravitational eczema’ or ‘stasis eczema’, is a common skin condition that affects the lower legs of adults. If left untreated, the skin can break down to …

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Babies and eczema National Eczema Society

WebBabies with eczema have a slightly higher risk of allergy, but lots of babies with eczema have no milk or other food allergy. A baby with an immediate allergic reaction may have …

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