Eczema booklets factsheets - National Eczema Society National Eczema Society provides a range of factsheets and booklets about the different types of eczema, treatments and self-management advice Our information and advice is evidence based, reflecting current research evidence and clincial guidelines
Babies and eczema - National Eczema Society Topical steroids are first-line treatments for babies with eczema These creams have been used to treat eczema for more than 50 years, so there is a good understanding of how they work If you don’t treat the eczema promptly and adequately, skin damage is far more likely to occur through scratching into the deeper layers of skin 9
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
Types of eczema - National Eczema Society Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a non-contagious skin condition that can affect people of all ages, including 1 in 10 adults in the UK There are different types of eczema, all of which can vary from mild to severe The skin is usually dry and often very itchy – the urge to scratch the itch of eczema can be almost impossible to resist
Dupilumab - National Eczema Society Dupilumab was the first monoclonal antibody approved for treating eczema in the UK, in 2018 Dupilumab is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) It’s supplied either as a pre-filled syringe with needle, or in pre-filled injector pens
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
Complementary therapies and eczema Explore complementary therapies for eczema, including alternative treatments that may provide relief and improve skin health
Phototherapy - National Eczema Society The skin cancer risk is related to the overall number of treatments and doses administered and also any pre-existing risk factors for skin cancer in patients There are treatment thresholds for referring patients for a skin cancer review The thresholds are after 200 treatments with PUVA and after 500 treatments with UVB