Awareness

Itching for a Cure Walk

The first ever walk for eczema, the National Eczema Association’s Itching for a Cure 5K, took place on April 28, 2012 in Asheville, North Carolina, and was a tremendous success!  

More than 250 walkers of all ages participated on the beautiful University of North Carolina-Asheville campus. WLOS TV Anchor Tammy Watford was the emcee and did a live broadcast from the event. Mix 96.5 WOXL Radio Morning Show Hosts Tammy & Strickland kept the tunes and the crowd going and also had live broadcasts from the event.

The National Eczema Association is grateful for the efforts of Itching for a Cure

Itching for a Cure

I am itching for a cure—a cure for eczema. I know that most readers will know that eczema is a rough, red patch of itchy skin, but do you know that eczema can cover your whole body? Do you know that tiny babies who have eczema sometimes scratch until they bleed? Do you know that many adults get eczema on their hands, causing cracking and soreness that can be debilitating? Most surprisingly, do you know that eczema can lead to feelings of sadness, frustration, and isolation?

Life Improvements for Eczema

While sometimes it is difficult for patients to vocalize their concerns about eczema, studies show that many patients are not satisfied with their treatment options. Life Improvements for Eczema (LIFE) is a group of healthcare professionals who are committed to raising awareness about the impact of eczema and assisting people affected by it.

Print and TV Media Tips

Make plans now to contact your local media to arrange for a personal interview. Newspapers generally prefer to run stories about people in their local area. Also be aware of opportunities on television, radio, and other print media.

Eczema Awareness Month

At this time of year, NEA produces a broad array of publicity to raise awareness. You can help in October and all year round!

Awareness

We need your help to raise awareness about eczema and the National Eczema Association. The more people know about eczema and the affect it has one one’s quality of life, the further progress we can make to find better treatments and an eventual cure.

Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Atopic dermatitis (AD), often called eczema (and pronounced "EK-zema") or atopic eczema, is a very common skin disease. It affects approximately 10% of all infants and children. The exact cause is not known, but AD results from a combination of family heredity and a variety of conditions in everyday life that triggers the red, itchy rash.

National Jewish Health Receives Grant to Provide Atopic Dermatitis Education to Denver Pediatric Clinics

National Jewish Health (NJH) has received an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to improve the care of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis in a medically underserved population. The one-year $586,511 independent medical educational program grant from GSK will be used by NJH to train health care providers and team members from Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics (RMYC) to better diagnose and manage their atopic dermatitis patients, and ultimately improve patient care and quality of life in the Denver metropolitan area.

“Undiagnosed and untreated atopic dermatitis can have a crippling

What is the Contact Allergen Replacement Database (CARD)?

Q:   What is the Contact Allergen Replacement Database (CARD)? And can I gain access to it without a physician?

A:   CARD and CAMP (Contact Allergen Management Program) are databases that can suggest personal care products free of specified allergens.
It is impossible for patients or physicians to accurately diagnosis allergic contact dermatitis to the specific components of items that touch the skin without patch testing. Therefore, access to these databases is restricted to patients who have undergone patch testing by a dermatologist.

A 3-Year-Old's Story


Dear NEA Scratch Pad:

I’d like to share my wish with the Scratch Pad readers.

A Mother’s Wish: Every morning, I try to start the day positively for my daughter’s sake regardless of how much sleep we didn’t get the night before. Today was no exception. I woke her up at 8:25, only three short hours after she finally fell asleep, after the usual night-long restless tossing and turning, scratching, crying, and scratching some more. We were already running late for her big day.

Today, I took my 3-year-old daughter to her first day of preschool, telling myself “she needs this, she will have fun.” My

Ways to Give

When you support the National Eczema Association (NEA), you know that your investment is working for the future of the millions of men, women, and children in the United States who live with eczema.

Video: National Eczema Association Promo

An introduction to the National Eczema Association which works to improve the health and the quality of life of persons living with atopic dermatitis/eczema, including those who have the disease as well as their loved ones.

Ways to Get Involved and Raise Awareness

NEA has how-to information for participating in National Eczema Awareness Month, as well as promoting awareness throughout the year. This list is only a beginning; if you can think it, you can do it!