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Eczema Patients and Caregivers In their Own Words

NEA posed the question,

“What Should every Eczema Patient Know?”,

on the NEA facebook page recently,

and here’s what people had to say:



 

JW That not all treatments work for everyone.


AG Eczema patients should know side effects of all treatments and what factors can trigger eczema flare-ups (stress, diet, etc).

JB That steroid creams aren't always the solution.

KS You are not alone.

CZ It’s hard but there is always hope and keep trying.

SK That open skin breaks the barrier between you and the rest of the world.

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

NEA Research Program

We are pleased to report three new research grant awards. Each of these grants focus on a different aspect of our research program: basic science, quality of life, and prevention. Thank you to our generous donors who make these research grants possible!

Support

We are here to listen and provide support! As our part of the National Eczema Association mission to provide support to patients and their families, NEA offers a variety of programs and services.

E-Insights

Gain information, tips, and resources to help you live well with eczema in this monthly e-newsletter. The e-newsletter will provide updates on the Association’s advocacy efforts to increase funding for eczema research, and action you can take. Get the latest news on eczema research, treatment advances and scientific discoveries.

Topical Corticosteroids: Myths & Facts

Topical corticosteroids have been used extensively for over 50 years to treat various inflammatory skin conditions. Without a doubt, they remain one of the most valuable currently available treatments, and if used properly, can control symptoms and restore patients’ quality of life.

Action & Advocacy - Federal Research Funding

We must advocate together to increase federal funding for research on eczema so that more of our public tax dollars are appropriated by Congress to key national research institutions like the NIH (National Institutes of Health) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and other federal agencies for eczema research needs.

Action & Advocacy

At the National Eczema Association our goal is to find answers for all who struggle with eczema.

We are guided by an uncompromising passion to understand this complex skin disease and hasten the discovery of a cure for the causes of eczema. We are committed to raising public awareness about eczema, its effects on children, families, and society, and to giving hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disease. We also seek to raise funds to facilitate effective treatment and research on eczema. We are dedicated to uncovering the biology of eczema and developing effective treatments through research funding.

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.

NEA Funded Grant Reports

The National Eczema Association provides grants for patient-oriented eczema research. Since 2004, NEA has funded research on topics of primary importance to the eczema sufferer: itch, infection, skin barrier function, prevention and psycho-social aspects of the condition. Many research projects funded by NEA have resulted in multimillion dollar funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a tremendous return on our members' investments in NEA's research program!

Annual Reports

Each year, the National Eczema Association publishes an annual report that provides an overview of the accomplishments of the most recent fiscal year (January 1 - December 31), a listing of donors and supporters and a summary of the organization's financial statements.

NEA Alliance Partners

As the preeminent non-profit patient advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for eczema patients in the United States, the National Eczema Association offers unique partner and sponsorship opportunities. Many corporations support NEA in unique collaborations.

NEA Scientific Advisory Committee

The National Eczema Association is a national, patient-oriented organization which is governed by a Board of Directors and guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of physicians and scientists who donate their time and expertise.

NEA 990 Forms

The National Eczema Association Board Policies provide for public disclosure of the current and previous five years Form 990 (excluding Schedule B), conflict of interest policy, as well as annual reports.

EASE Program Disclaimer

The information offered by the EASE Program is intended to provide a broad consumer understanding and knowledge of eczema and sensitive skin health care topics and should not be considered exhaustive.

"The Advocate" National Eczema Association Quarterly Newsletter

The Advocate is the National Eczema Association magazine. A great read and resource, The Advocate is written especially for the eczema community.

About NEA/Mission Statement

The National Eczema Association is a national, patient-oriented organization which is governed by a Board of Directors and guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of physicians and scientists who donate their time and expertise. NEA is entirely supported through individual and corporate contributions and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. NEA receives no federal grants or sub grants, or federal contracts or subcontracts.

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