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About EASE

ABOUT EASE

The Eczema & Sensitive-Skin Education (EASE) Program is a patient empowerment program that is intended to improve patient outcomes and the quality of life for millions of persons who suffer from eczema and severe sensitive skin conditions. By providing educational tools and resources relating to the care and treatment of eczema and sensitive skin, the EASE Program makes it easier for consumers to navigate the complexity of information directed at eczema and sensitive skin patients and to evaluate the myriad of personal care and household products on the market.

Program Overview

Education Resource Center - Overview

The Education Resource Center presents basic information on eczema, a glossary of terms, skin care recommendations, and a reference library.

EASE Program Overview

The mission of The National Eczema Association (NEA) is to improve the health and quality of life for individuals with eczema and severe sensitive skin conditions through support, education and research. In furtherance of this mission, NEA has established the Eczema & Sensitive-Skin Education (EASE) Program and the NEA Seal of Acceptance™.

EASE: Program Components

Product Directory

  • The Product Directory contains a listing of products which have received the NEA Seal of Acceptance™, as well as other products that may be suitable for persons with eczema and sensitive skin.
  • Products eligible for the NEA Seal of Acceptance™ are those that have been created or intended for use by persons with eczema or severe sensitive skin conditions and that have satisfied the NEA Seal of Acceptance™ criteria.  The Seal of Acceptance criteria include review of testing data on sensitivity, safety and toxicity as well as ingredient and formulation data.

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.

Seal of Acceptance: Benefits to Manufacturers

Products bearing the NEA Seal of Acceptance™ become aligned with the preeminent, professional, non-profit voluntary health organization whose mission is to improve the health and quality of life for individuals with eczema through research, support and education.

Seal of Acceptance: Benefits to Consumers

The NEA Seal of Acceptance™ helps individuals recognize products that are suitable for care of eczema or sensitive-skin. Many consumers already have some awareness of the importance of avoiding certain ingredients, contents and formulations when they are purchasing personal care products, household products, fabrics, and devices.

Seal of Acceptance

As a service to both individuals and the corporate community, and to encourage/recognize product innovations that provide benefit(s) and improves the quality of life for people with eczema and sensitive-skin by providing acceptable products, the National Eczema Association has established the Eczema & Sensitive-Skin Education (EASE) Program and the NEA Seal of Acceptance™.http://nationaleczema.drupalgardens.com/node/851/edit?render=overlay#

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.

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.

A Short History of the National Eczema Association (1997-2008)

The National Eczema Association (NEA) began as a small patient support group organized by Dr. Jon Hanifin, a physician and researcher in the Dermatology Department of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Seal of Acceptance: 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.

NEA Seal of Acceptance: Application Process

The National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™ Application process, including application review by the NEA Seal of Acceptance™ Review Panel of all pertinent product category application data, takes approximately 90-120 days.

Seal of Acceptance: NEA Seal of Acceptance Criteria

Products eligible for the NEA Seal of Acceptance are those that have been created or intended for use by persons with eczema or severe sensitive skin conditions and that have satisfied the NEA Seal of Acceptance Criteria. The following product categories are included: Personal Care Products, Household Products, Fabrics, and Devices.

Education Resource Center: Guide to Ingredients to Avoid

The Seal of Acceptance may be awarded to products that do not contain ingredients known to irritate eczema or sensitive skin. The following list of irritants and contact allergens is presented as a guide only, as there are other ingredient categories such as vehicle components, surfactants, chemical sun blocks, preservatives and natural ingredients (oils, plant and food products) that require specific review.

About the National Eczema Association

The National Eczema Association (NEA) improves the health and quality of life of individuals with eczema through research, support and awareness.

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