Topical steroids - National Eczema Society Are topical steroids safe? Topical steroids are effective treatments for eczema, but like many medicines, they can have side effects including thinning of the skin When used for short treatment bursts as directed by a healthcare professional, and applied to areas of affected skin only, the risk of side effects is small
Information and advice - National Eczema Society It can be confusing finding the right information and advice about eczema that you can trust National Eczema Society produces a wide range of evidence-based information on all aspects of the condition, from triggers to treatments Do take a look and learn how to take control of your eczema
Emollients - National Eczema Society Understand the importance of emollients in eczema treatment and learn about the different types available to soothe and protect the skin
Female genital eczema - National Eczema Society Learn about genital eczema, including the causes of eczema, eczema symptoms and eczema treatment options Types of eczema that can affect the genital area, include atopic eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis Treatments include, emollients, topical steroids, and hygiene tips
Eczema around the eyes - National Eczema Society Eye eczema or Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of the eyelids is a skin condition that tends to affect the eyelid margins, seen more frequently in adults Eye eczema is prone to developing Contact Dermatitis Learn about this type of eczema, identify causes of eczema, and explore effective eczema treatments such as emollients, topical steriods and topical calcineurin inhibitors
Information for parents and children - National Eczema Society Eczema affects 20% of children in the UK and around 1 in 20 have severe disease Uncontrolled eczema has a huge impact on a child’s quality of life Itchiness leads to sleepless nights, difficulty concentrating and missing school Children with severe eczema can also feel embarrassed about the appearance of their skin and have low self-esteem, sometimes even clinical depression However
Ear eczema - National Eczema Society Infected ear eczema Skin affected by eczema and dermatitis can become infected, usually by bacteria, especially if the skin surface is broken due to dryness and scratching This is similar to eczema infections on other areas of the skin