News & Insights

A statement form our CEO about our change from the National Eczema Society to Eczema UK.

Meet the amazing people running the 2026 London Marathon for Eczema UK.

On Saturday 28 February, we’re thrilled to host a talk by Dr Tess McPherson on eczema in teenagers.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our second research grant funding round, marking a significant step forward in accelerating research to improve the lives of those affected by eczema.

This Medicines Safety Week, we’re reflecting on how small changes can make a big difference in supporting people to use eczema medicines safely and effectively.

Read about Delgocitinib - A breakthrough treatment for chronic hand eczema.

To mark National Eczema Week, we’ve launched ‘Be Prepared, Be Heard’ — a brand new resource to help you make the most of your GP appointments.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of the millions of people in the UK living with eczema? We’re looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help us shape a better future for everyone affected by this condition.

We were proud to recently host the Eczema UK Annual Medical Advisory Board (MAB) meeting, an important opportunity to bring together expert voices from across dermatology to guide our work.

Thanks to your support, clearer topical steroid strength labelling is here.

The Eczema UK team was in Glasgow early July for the British Association of Dermatologists’ 105th Annual Meeting. As the UK charity dedicated to eczema, we’re here to make sure the condition is taken seriously, listened to, and properly understood by those shaping dermatology care.

We’re delighted to share that we will be funding four ground-breaking eczema and TSW research projects in our first-ever grant round!

This is a milestone moment for Eczema UK, in our 50th year.

On this International Nurses Day, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Julie Van Onselen, our esteemed Dermatology Nurse Advisor, who has been a vital part of the NES community for over 25 years.

On 7th May 1975, 50 years ago today, the Society’s founder Christine Orton wrote a letter to The Guardian newspaper calling for change. Christine highlighted the lack of support and information available to help her manage her son’s eczema. The response from others affected by eczema was overwhelming. Christine went on to organise a public meeting and, soon after, the National Eczema Society (now Eczema UK) charity was formed.

A massive thank you to our incredible team who ran the 2025 London Marathon to raise awareness of eczema.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, I am writing to share a positive and important update about the future of National Eczema Society.

Eczema UK were pleased to contribute to a BBC article exploring the long wait eczema patients face waiting for dermatology appointments.

Read about research we conducted looking at the impact of menopause on skin health and eczema.

National Eczema Society joined dermatology nurses from across the UK at the British Dermatological Nursing Group's Atopic Eczema Masterclass in Birmingham on 24 March 2025. Our Chief Executive and a Society Trustee addressed key patient priorities alongside a patient speaker and updates on topical steroid withdrawal research.

together with the British Skin Foundation, the Skin Health Alliance and 13 leading skin organisations, we want to better understand the impact of skin conditions on mental health. To do this, we have launched the Psychodermatology & Me survey.

Discover the latest research insights at BIOMAP’s patient meeting!

Dr Alpa Kanji has been appointed as the newest member of Eczema UK's Medical Advisory Board.

Eczema UK proudly support world mental health day.

Read our joint statement with the British Association of Dermatologists, and the British Dermatological Nursing Group on Topical Steroid Withdrawal.

Eczema UK has worked with other charities to create a Patient Charter for people living with atopic eczema, developed in collaboration with Sanofi.

Leading professional dermatology organisations and other charities have joined Eczema UK in calling for clear potency (strength) labelling of steroid creams and ointments.

Secondary-school teacher Ana-Maria Fernandes explains how her own experience with eczema has informed the way she supports students with eczema today and shares tips for parents. This article was published in Exchange 181, September 2021.

Dermatology Nurse Adviser, Julie Van Onselen answers questions about managing eczema in children with sensory sensitivities.

Emollients are a vital part of eczema treatment and are used safely by millions of people every day. Recently, concerns have been raised about the potential fire risk linked to emollient use, leading to understandable confusion and anxiety. This article explains what the risk actually is, who is most affected, and why emollients remain a safe and essential treatment when used with appropriate precautions.