Help & Support
Find out about the different types of eczema, treatments and triggers, and download our booklets and factsheets.
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Eczema affects at least 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults. Learn more about this common skin condition.
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Eczema usually starts during the first six months of a life. Visit this page for information and advice on how to manage your babies' eczema.
Eczema affects 1 in 5 children in the UK. Visit this page for information and advice on how to support your child with eczema.
The teen years can be challenging for young people. Alongside hormonal changes, eczema can effect their sleep, relationships and mood. Visit this page to find out how to best manage your eczema or support your teenager.
Eczema affects 1 in 10 adults in the UK. Visit this page for information and advice on how to manage your eczema.
Explore Eczema
Find out about different types of eczema and common triggers.
Learn about the various different types of eczema.
View the different treatments of eczema and learn more about each one.
Explore what can trigger your eczema so you’re aware of what to expect next time.
Additional support
Find out how sun exposure can trigger eczema and how to protect your skin while enjoying the outdoors.
Learn about the mental health challenges associated with eczema and find support and coping strategies to manage the emotional impact.
Living with eczema can look different for everyone. From managing flare-ups to finding routines that support your skin, daily life with eczema often involves learning what works best for you.
Eczema in later life
Eczema can also suddenly appear for the first time in later life, for reasons that can be difficult to determine. Skin becomes drier as we get older, which can lead to roughness, scaling and itchiness.
View our downloadable booklets and factsheets.
Understand the different types of eczema and what they mean for you
Explore your eczema treatment options and how they work
Tips and advice to help you manage eczema in daily life
Download or order our free booklets, written by eczema experts
Other Support
On 17 September, as part of Eczema Awareness Week, we're hosting a free online webinar exploring the hidden burden of living with eczema from the emotional and psychological impact, to the daily workload of treatment, and the effects on sleep, school, work and relationships.
Hand eczema is one of the most common forms of eczema, yet it can be particularly persistent and difficult to manage.On 16 April at 6pm, we hosted our free online webinar, Hope for Hand Eczema: Managing Flares and New Treatment Developments, delivered in partnership with St John's DermAcademy.