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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

Vaccination Recommendations for People with Egg Allergy

A few vaccines use chicken eggs as a necessary part of the manufacturing process. This is important for you to know if you are allergic to eggs. These vaccines include MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella), influenza (flu), yellow fever and rabies. Below are the current expert recommendations about receiving these vaccines if you have egg allergy.

Our 504 School Plan: One Family's Story

Our 8-year-old daughter Angelina has chronic, severe eczema. We have four children: Sabrina is 13, Samantha is 11, Angelina is 8, and Jonathan is 6. Sabrina and Samantha both have asthma. Somehow our son has escaped all illnesses so far.

Angelina first started showing signs of atopic dermatitis when she was a year and a half old. It began as just a small spot on the front of her ankle. We went to the doctor and were told it was a mild case of eczema. No problem, nothing to worry about. Just apply some ointment to the area two times a day, and voila . . . she would be cured!

Education Resource Center: Best Treatment Plan For Me or My Child?

Considering All This Information, What's the Best Treatment Plan for Me or My Child? You will probably still do many of the same things you always do. You need to learn about your eczema so you can take care of your skin.

Education Resource Center: Treating Refractory or Severa Eczema

If you have refractory or severe eczema that has not improved, your doctor may prescribe less common therapies

Education Resource Center: Options For Treatment

Here you will learn about the many treatments that are available. Although eczema cannot be cured, it can be treated.

What Do People Use to Treat Their Eczema? >>>

 

Education Resource Center: Symptoms of Eczema

The rash of eczema is different for each person. It may even look different or affect different parts of your body from time to time. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. Generally, people with eczema suffer from dry, sensitive skin

Education Resource Center: Eczema Is Common

Many people have atopic dermatitis (which is often called eczema). Eczema is an itchy, red rash. It can appear all over the body.

Education Resource Center: Eczema Basic Information

The word eczema comes from a Greek word that means to effervesce or bubble or boil over. Learning more about eczema will help you understand it. You will learn how to treat you or your childs symptoms and flares.

Food Allergy Guidelines as They Relate to Eczema

 

by Kristopher Denby, MD
 
Food allergy can be a confusing topic and not all bad reactions to food are actually due to an allergy.  If you think you may have a food allergy, discuss it with your doctor.
 
Food allergy is a common problem affecting as many as 1 in 25 young children but is much less common in adults.  Food allergy is more common in people with eczema.  Among children under 5 who have eczema, as many as 30% may also have food allergy.

Video: E.T. - Eczema as a Teen

It can be lonely growing up with eczema because it is so hard to talk about, especially when you're a self-conscious teenager. Here's a message to everyone with eczema and those who care about them: you are not alone!

Medical Presentation: Treatment for Resistant Cases of Eczema

What is a difficult case of eczema? What makes a case of eczema difficult to treat? What kids fall into that category? It doesn’t have to be a child who’s got horrible skin everywhere all over the body. It can be a child whose eczema is fairly limited but just does not respond to any medication. I know all of us have patients that fall under that category or there are treatment restrictions. There are issues with certain medications that we are unable to use whether that’s because of allergy issues, financial issues or insurance issues.

Dyshidrotic Dermatitis (aka Hand & Foot Eczema): Facts and Factors

This common eczema, which occurs only on the palms of the hands, sides of the fingers, and soles of the feet, typically causes a burning or itching sensation and a blistering rash. Some patients say the blisters resemble tapioca pudding.

How to Help Your Child with Hand & Foot Eczema

Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) who have eczema on their hands and feet generally have eczema on other parts of the body as well; it is much more common for adults than children with AD to have eczema only on their hands and/or feet.

My Son Doesn't Like Messy Creams

My son is 12 years old and doesn't like applying messy creams so I did two things...

12-Year-Old Son: Warm Tub & Aquaphor

The most important ways my 12-year-old son can care for his skin are to take a 15-minute soak in a warm tub each evening followed by an application of a healing ointment such as Aquaphor.