Blog

Many people suffer with eczema. In fact, eczema affects up to 30% of the Australian population at some time during their life. The most...

The teenage years can sometimes be the worst for people with eczema. This is not because the condition gets worse at this time: it can...

I joined the Eczema Association of Australasia last year, after becoming desperate for an end to my itchy, red skin. I was first...

This article explains the relationship between infection and eczema. Causes of infection and details of treatment are fully covered. ...

There are a number of ways in which you can manage eczema for both children and adults. • Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching...

Nothing is more satisfying than scratching an intense itch. Likewise, nothing is more frustrating than a persistent itch that evades...

How can I manage my hand dermatitis and combat the effects of frequent hand washing? People with eczema should follow the government...

Use lukewarm water with a soap substitute to clean your hands. Always rinse your hands thoroughly and when drying take especial care...

What is eczema? Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a recurring, non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition affecting one in three New...

Why do I need to use a steroid cream for my eczema? Eczema is a chronic condition. That means it is not curable and has to be...

The National Eczema Society is grateful to Dr Michael Cork, Senior Lecturer in Dermatology and Honorary Consultant, UK, for his help in...

The human skin is the largest organ in the body, measuring 1.8 square metres, but the impact of skin conditions on mental health cuts...

Dry skin and atopic eczema: an update on the filaggrin story ... what it means to you? by Dr Sue Lewis-Jones, Consultant Dermatologist at...

Why do it? Many people carry bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus on their skin. This is particularly common in children and adults who...

There are different skin disorders, some of which can start very early on in life, such as cradle cap. Cradle Cap This thick scurfy scalp...

One in eight children have eczema at one time or another as do one in twelve adults. Some of the latter are adults whose eczema has...

When I reflect on over 40 years of managing eczema, a condition also known as contact dermatitis, I often wonder: how different would my life be if, in my childhood, the focus had been on addressing the cause rather than treating the effects? Would I still need to watch what I eat, monitor my stress levels, or carefully select what I put on my skin? My guess is no.

Living with eczema can be exhausting – physically and emotionally. The itch, discomfort, and unpredictability of flare-ups can take a...