Helping deal with COVID-19 for children with eczema
COVID-19 has reached pandemic stage and as a result all UK schools are closed as well as social spaces like restaurants, museums, cinemas and soft play centres. These measures have never been seen in the
Latest COVID-19 information from the British Association of Dermatologists
The British Association of Dermatologist has released advice for people on immunosuppressants and biologic drugs regarding the COVID-19 virus. The information is published below. The British Association of Dermatologists The BAD knows that national
Biologic drug approved for use in teens in England, Scotland and Wales
A new biologic drug has been approved to be prescribed to adolescents with severe eczema - giving hope to those for whom other treatments have been unsuccessful or unsuitable. Dupilumab has now been approved by
SPACE – Support Programme for Adolescents with Chronic Eczema
Being a teenager can be difficult and having a chronic skin condition that can cause stress, embarrassment and pain can make the teen years even more testing. Teenagers and young people with eczema can feel
Why you should use emollient every single day
Eczema skin needs emollients every single day - without exception. It is vital to keep the skin moisturised and provide a barrier. Eczema skin has a shortage of fats and oils surrounding the skin cells,
NHS England – issues with accessing eczema treatments
NHS England have made changes to items that can be routinely prescribed in primary care and it has impacted some eczema treatments. In particular we’ve heard from families now struggling to get emollients, bath/shower emollient