Sixth National Eczema Association Patient Conference Thursday, August 5 through Sunday, August 8, 2010 Chicago, Illinois

In Collaboration with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and the Northwestern University Eczema Care & Education Center

The National Eczema Association will host the Sixth National Eczema Association Patient Conference in Chicago next August.

The eczema patient conference is a life-changing event for individuals of all ages in the eczema community. It provides an opportunity for people to interact with others who share the same challenges—and they appreciate learning they are not alone! Participants also gain knowledge of the most current medical treatments, skin care information, support activities nationwide, and ongoing research in the field.

As in past years, the Eczema Patient Conference includes a Children’s Conference Camp, which supports children with eczema by cultivating their self-esteem and confidence. The camp provides activities for kids ages 5 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 17. Support arises spontaneously as the children interact with others who have eczema, as well as their siblings and friends. Creative arts, activities, and field trips are interspersed throughout the Eczema Children’s Conference Camp.

The sixth conference is being held in collaboration with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology, chaired by Amy Paller, MD, and the Northwestern Eczema Care and Education Center, directed by Peter Lio, MD. A Continuing Medical Education Seminar for medical professionals will be held concurrently with our Saturday patient program. Patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals will participate in interactive sessions. Both the patient and professional programs will be led by excellent faculty members who will provide educational sessions on a broad set of topics including atopic dermatitis, food allergies, asthma, skin infections, and the latest in research and evolving treatment strategies.

Mark you calendar now! See you in Chicago in 2010.

Registration materials will be available in early 2010. You may request a registration booklet from the National Eczema Association office by calling (415) 499-3474 or toll free (800) 818-7546, or by writing to us at .

There is help for individuals and with eczema and their families!

The National Eczema Association has sponsored a National Eczema Association Patient Conference with an accompanying Eczema Children’s Conference Camp since 2004. The experience is life changing! The Patient Conference provides all the information you need to manage eczema, including the latest medical and research updates. The conference provides a wealth of support and inspiration! The activities offered during the conference and the variety of places to see and things to do during free time allows each person and family to tailor the experience to their own needs.

The Children’s Conference Camp, which supports children with eczema by nurturing their self-esteem, begins on Thursday evening with carefully planned camp activities for three age groups: Kids ages 5-10, Tweens ages 11-13, and Teens ages 14-17. Support arises spontaneously as the children interact with others who have eczema, as well as their siblings and friends. Creative arts and activities are interspersed throughout the weekend as part of this support program, as well as field trips to local places of interest.

Scholarships are available through the generous contribution of our donors.

The next National Eczema Association Patient Conference is currently planned for 2010 in Chicago, IL.