National Eczema Association

This week, we are raising awareness about clinical trials and their importance for the eczema community. We'll kick off the week by talking about representation and the importance of diversity in clinical trials: https://go.nationaleczema.org/blog-importance-diversity

Are you or someone you love a member of the inter-generational eczema club? We enlisted Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW, of National Jewish Health and Dr. Robert Sidbury, a pediatric dermatologist at Seattle Children's to help families cope with "The Big Itch." Read more, and tell us in comments how you and your family deal with eczema: ... https://go.nationaleczema.org/em-eczema-family See more

Today is the last day to help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 for eczema research during our Itching for a Cure fundraising campaign! Start your own fundraiser or donate to an existing one: https://go.nationaleczema.org/classy-ifac-2021

Are you looking for an eczema specialist? Say hello to the Eczema Provider Finder, our free online health care provider directory, designed to help people living with eczema find local eczema experts. Ready to find a provider? Visit https://go.nationaleczema.org/eczema-provider-finder

Eyelid eczema is tough to live with ... and tough to treat. In this episode of Ask the Ecz-perts, we address the question: How do you treat eyelid eczema? You have questions. Dr. Peter Lio has answers.... https://go.nationaleczema.org/blog-ate-video-eyelid

When you find the right doctor, you just know. Are you looking for an eczema specialist? The Eczema Provider Finder is our free online health care provider directory, designed to help people living with eczema find local eczema experts.... Ready to find a provider? Visit www.eczemaproviderfinder.org

Wendy Smith Begolka, NEA's Vice President of Clinical Affairs, will be a special guest at Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance - PeDRA's Patient Perspectives Town Hall next Tuesday, Jan. 5. Register now: https://pedraresearch.org/2020/09/25/2020-mod-severe-ad-ed/

We all know a good night’s sleep is key to our health and well-being. What happens when itching keeps us up all night? Listen to the recording of our webcast, Eczhausted, where National Jewish Health's Lisa Meltzer, PhD helps us better understand the impact eczema has on our sleep cycles, and what we can do to help get better rest.... http://go.nationaleczema.org/webinar-eczhausted-archive

NEA will continue to be here for you in 2021 connecting you with our community and providing the trusted information you depend on. You can support our life-changing work with a tax-deductible year-end contribution: https://go.nationaleczema.org/development-eoy-2020-standard We’re honored to be here for you and to be part of your life year-round. All of us at NEA wish you a Happy New Year and a bright future in 2021.

Eczema is an inflammatory condition, where the immune system is stuck in the on position. Dermatologist Dr. Vivian Shi digs deep into the role of inflammation in eczema’s symptoms and treatments, and what lifestyle changes can help reduce inflammatory response. Watch now: https://go.nationaleczema.org/webinar-gtf-inflammation

We have arrived at a critical juncture in the future of eczema research: with more and more patients diagnosed every day, there’s a new urgency and immediacy to learning more about the scientific origins of this disease. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)'s Dr. Eric Simpson talks to NEA's Director of Development, Rachel Lee Holstien, about the importance of NEA's eczema research: https://go.nationaleczema.org/nea-importance-scientific-res

There are many reasons why exercise helps eczema, from boosting energy levels and the immune system, to lowering stress and depression, to helping you get a better night's sleep. The downside to exercising when you have eczema is that sweat and synthetic clothing can cause skin to flare. Read our flare-friendly workout tips and add your own in the comments below: http://go.nationaleczema.org/em-exercising-eczema

NEA Ambassadors is your opportunity to learn, engage and make a difference in the areas of eczema advocacy, research and community outreach! Learn more and get involved: https://go.nationaleczema.org/nea-ambassador-home-2020

From deep-cleaning your hair to salad dressing extraordinaire, it only takes a quick Google search to know there is no shortage of uses for apple cider vinegar (ACV). But is apple cider vinegar the miracle cure for eczema that some articles claim? Get the facts about apple cider vinegar: https://go.nationaleczema.org/em-get-facts-acv

There is no cure for eczema, but many treatments are available and more are on the horizon. Depending on the type of eczema and severity, treatments include lifestyle changes, over-the-counter (OTC) remedies or prescription medication. Learn more about eczema treatment and management basics: https://go.nationaleczema.org/nea-eczema-treatment

The ever-changing insurance landscape impacts access to eczema care and treatment. The George Washington University's Courtney Clayton and Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD will help you sort things out. REGISTER NOW for our webinar Access Denied! How to Get the Care You Need taking place Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. PT.... https://go.nationaleczema.org/webinar-access-denied

What should your hand washing routine look like if you have eczema? Chicago Integrative Eczema Center's Dr. Peter Lio describes a routine that will help you stay healthy and minimize flares. How are your hands faring? What have you found helps prevent flares on your hands, and what have you found makes yours worse? Get more information about COVID-19 and eczema: https://go.nationaleczema.org/nea-hub-covid

More than 31 million people in the United States live with eczema, but your experience is unique. EczemaWise can help you record your symptoms and track possible triggers so you and your doctor can find solutions that work for you. #GetEczemaWise

People with eczema may find that their flare-ups start or intensify with an increase in stress levels. Your skin may feel more itchy and you are more likely to scratch when you feel pressured. Read tips and hacks from the NEA community, and tell us your tips in comments: http://go.nationaleczema.org/Em-10-tips-stress

For many people with eczema, stress can be a major trigger. A NEA-funded study showed that meditation can help reduce the itch of eczema. For Mindfulness Monday, read more about what the research revealed, and tell us if mindfulness and meditation have helped with your eczema symptoms: http://go.nationaleczema.org/EM-meditation-research

Eczema warrior Karina Santana explains how she finally stopped trying to "scrub away" her eczema: https://go.nationaleczema.org/blog-confessions-eczema-warri

When you have eczema, finding a product that won't trigger a flare can be challenging. Don't worry. We've got you. Our product directory is a mobile friendly, searchable database that makes it easier than ever to find personal care products for eczema skin. Visit eczemaproducts.org

Today may be the last day of Eczema Awareness Month, but there are still plenty of chances to get involved and make a difference for people with eczema! Join NEA Ambassadors for meaningful opportunities to learn, engage and make a difference in the areas of eczema advocacy, research and community outreach! Learn more and get involved: https://go.nationaleczema.org/nea-ambassador-home-2020

Today is the last day of Eczema Awareness Month (EAM) 2020. Many thanks to all who joined us in raising awareness, sharing facts and shattering stigma, helping the eczema community and beyond #GetEczemaWise. We started EAM 2020 with this video, in which members of the eczema community share research-supported facts and personal eczema reflections. ... What have *you* learned during Eczema Awareness Month? What facts and stats stood out most to you, and what have you learned about your own eczema experience? Tell us in comments.