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Education Resource Center: Who Gets Eczema

More and more people have eczema. Right now, as many as 31.6 million Americans may have it.

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.

EASE Program is Only a Beginning

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.

Be Aware: The Smallpox Vaccine and Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema Frequently Asked Questions

The smallpox vaccine is made from a virus called vaccinia, which is a pox-type virus related to smallpox. The vaccine contains live vaccinia virus–not dead virus like many other vaccines. For that reason, the vaccination site must be cared for carefully to prevent the virus from spreading. The vaccine does not contain the smallpox virus and cannot give you smallpox.

Can Psychodermatology Help Your Eczema?

Ted A. Grossbart, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Boston. He is a Senior Associate and Clinical Supervisor for Beth Israel–Deaconess Hospital's Department of Psychiatry, and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. His best known writing is his book SKIN DEEP: A Mind/Body Program for Healthy Skin. His Skin Deep Web site (http://grossbart.com/) provides a wide range of multimedia psychodermatology resources.

Atopic Dermatitis and Smallpox Vaccinations Update 2011

Since the events of 9/11, government and health officials in the United States have been concerned that terrorists might one day use the smallpox virus as a weapon. In early 2003, the White House announced a plan to vaccinate active duty military personnel and healthcare professionals. In the case of a smallpox outbreak, millions of people would have received the smallpox vaccine.

Eczema: Tools for School

Eczema: Tools for School includes comprehensive guides for parents and educators, a series of fact pages covering everything from background information on eczema to strategies for managing eczema in the classroom. We encourage you to distribute these materials to raise awareness and understanding of eczema. By doing this, you will help make school a better place for children with eczema.

Smallpox - El Grupo Nacional De Eczema Publica La Advertencia Sobre La Vacunación De La Viruela

Las Víctimas De Eczema Advirtieron Para no tomar La Vacuna, La asociación nacional de Eczema para la ciencia y la educación (NEA) impulsó hoy a cualquier persona que tiene actualmente o ha sufrido siempre de eczema o de dermatitis atópico para no recibir la vacuna de la viruela a menos que se hayan expuesto a la viruela, debido a un riesgo aumentado de las reacciones amenazadoras de la vida.

Smallpox Warning: Centers for Disease Control

Centers for Disease Control website with information on Smallpox warning

Smallpox - Protecting Yourself

Beginning in January 2003, key military personnel and first-line health care workers will receive vaccine. In 2004, all Americans will be offered smallpox vaccinations on a voluntary basis. According to a recent poll by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, about two-thirds of Americans say they would be willing to have the vaccine.

Smallpox - Atopic Dermatitis and Smallpox Vaccination

People with atopic dermatitis (AD) tend to have a mild immune defect in their skin that occasionally allows certain viruses such as herpes simplex, warts, molluscum contagiosum and vaccinia (the live virus used for immunizing against smallpox) to spread over the skin.

What is Hand Eczema?

Hand eczema (also known as hand dermatitis) is a common condition affecting up to 10% of the population. It results from a combination of factors, both internal (e.g. your genetic make-up), and external (e.g. contact with irritants and allergens such as chemicals). The irritant nature of some chemicals means that hand eczema is particularly common in people with jobs involving cleaning, catering, hairdressing, healthcare and mechanical work. It is an inflammatory condition and is not contagious, but it can still have a major effect on people’s work, social lives

Eczema from a Child's Point of View

A thoughtful brochure created by children for children. All the pictures and words in this brochure were collected at a NEA conference where children could express themselves through artwork and answer important questions about how it feels to be affected by eczema.

Todo Acerca De Dermatitis Atópica

La Dermatitis Atópica (DA), es una enfermedad que causa comezón e inflamación de la piel. Tipicamente afecta las partes internas de los codos, atrás de las rodillas y la cara, pero también puede cubrir la mayor parte del cuerpo. DA es una categoría de enfermedades llamadas "atópicas" porque muchas veces afecta a personas que también sufren de asma y/o fiebre del heno o alergia.

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.

All About Atopic Dermatitis

What is Atopic Dermatitis (AD)?

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a disease that causes itchy, inflamed skin. It typically affects the insides of the elbows, backs of the knees, and the face, but can cover most of the body. AD falls into a category of diseases called atopic, a term originally used to describe the allergic conditions asthma and hay fever. AD was included in the atopic category because it often affects people who either suffer from asthma and/or hay fever or have family members who do. Physicians often refer to these three conditions as the “atopic triad.” AD is not contagious.

Eczema Quick Fact Sheet

Eczema is a general term for any type of dermatitis or “itchy rash”. There are several skin diseases that are eczemas; a partial list of eczemas includes: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis. All types of eczemas cause itching and redness and some will blister, weep or peel.

NEA Support Network

Support contacts in our growing NEA Support Network are eager to share with you their experiences with eczema—and to listen to your experiences too! All of the contacts are either an adult with eczema or the parent of a child with eczema.

5 Winter Skin Care Tips

The low humidity common in many parts of the United States during winter can cause dry, irritated skin. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare. Here are some tips to help skin feel more comfortable during winter or anytime the air is dry...

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