The National Eczema Society

Eczema Society

What is eczema?

Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a non-contagious, inflammatory dry skin condition that can affect people from early infancy to old age. The most common form, atopic eczema, affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults in the UK.

The skin is often unbearably itchy – the urge to scratch can be irresistible – and during a flare-up it can also be red, cracked, sore and raw. Alongside the painful physical symptoms, many children and adults experience related sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems.

Our charity is dedicated to making life better for people with eczema and their families.

Contact

Telephone
0800 0448 0818 helpline 0800 0448 0818 helpline
E-mail
info@eczema.org
Website
https://eczema.org
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Notes

Helpline open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

Last Updated: 08 February 2024

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