Links to Other Helpful WebSites About Eczema
| Access Dermatology - your fully integrated multimedia educational platform in dermatology used by specialist physicians, general practitioners, nurses and students to stay abreast of the latest advances in the dermatology field. |
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| Action Against Allergy - was established in 1978 to help those suffering from any kind of allergy. Its aim is to advance understanding, awareness and recognition of allergic medical conditions and allergy-related illness, and the actions needed for research, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Allergic Child - a support site for parents with severly allergic children - great information on all types of allergies including eggs, peanuts, milk etc. |
| Anaphylaxis Campaign - thousands of people in the UK have potentially fatal food allergies. The Anaphylaxis Campaign is there to offer support and information. |
| Baby Eczema Help -
highlights one mothers journey dealing with her daughter's eczema problems
including advice and help with clothing, treatments, sleep and reducing inflammation. |
| BBC Health - eczema section - information about eczema and help with ways to manage eczema and keep the condition under control. |
| Centre for Evidence Based Dermatology (CEBD) - is part of the University of Nottingham. The CEBD has a strong record of involving patients and carers in their research. Historically they have done this on an individual, group or study basis, but now they have brought all this together in the form of the CEBD Patient Panel. The Patient Panel helps the CEBD to create a more effective research environment and also gives more support to people who want to get involved in their research. If you are affected by a skin disease (either as a patient or a carer), such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, skin cancer and other rare skin conditions you have the opportunity to become involved in a variety of activities including: helping to design research studies by giving your perspective as a patient/carer, becoming a patient advocate of CEBD and promoting what they are trying to achieve in your community and supporting those new to research if you have been involved in the past. Download this leaflet for more information about CEBD and how to get involved. |
| Communigate - Haywards Heath and District Eczema Support Group. |
| Eczema Allergy - free newsletter, original updated content, read product reviews and articles about many related eczema subjects, post topics on the message board. You can participate in writing articles, product reviews and make new friends on the message board. |
| Eczema Guide - written by North American dermatologists who believe strongly in patient education. |
| Eczema.ms - this is a website group based on information about eczema treatment gathered from all over the internet. The site seeks to provide people with knowledge about eczema, who it affects, how it affects, and what has been done to make living easier. |
| Eczema Parents Circle - a support group for parents of children with eczema. |
| Eczema Letters - a range of articles about eczema written by dermatologists. A really interesting site covering some of the latest research and findings. |
| Eczema Association of Australasia Inc - an Australian site dedicated to improving life for those involved with eczema, through representation and education within the community. |
EczemaZones - a website sponsored by MSD, the makers of Diprobase - dedicated to people living with eczema - different zones for different ages mean you can find information that is directly relevant to you. Our children’s zones contain lots of interactive fun: storybooks; charts to record emollient application, feelings and skin condition; educational games and you can even create your own Pump Cover. For adults there is useful information on treatment options and tips on how to deal with the emotional and practical challenges of eczema. Visit the site to find out more Code: DIP/10-738 |
| Eczmol Antimicrobial Emollient - for more information about antimicrobial emollients take a look at the Eczmol website. There are also some great games to play too, provided by Baary Lambinow, the Eczmol lamb! |
| Go Dairy Free - the complete resource for dairy free living. |
| Homeopathy medicine in the 21st century - homeopathy has received a lot of very bad press recently and the government are now in the process of closing down the homeopathic hospitals. There is a petition on a government site to ban homeopathy completely. DEFEND YOUR CHOICE IN MEDICINE. All UK residents who have been helped by homeopathy can sign the declaration HOMEOPATHY WORKED FOR ME. |
| House Dust Mite - this site will help you understand why the house dust mite is such a health risk - has great animations. Discover ways to protect yourself against them. |
| Innersound - a non for profit organisation dedicated to helping people regain their health and happiness through Qi Energy. Innersound pioneer a unique ‘Qi Treatment’ which takes just 15 minutes and uses similar principles to acupuncture. It helps unblock energy channels and detox the body and is scientifically proven to help alleviate health conditions, including eczema and skin disorders. |
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| Itchy Baby - a resource for parents with babies suffering from atopic eczema. It's a UK based not for profit site with a small shop. |
| Itchy Kids - the Wellington Eczema Support Group website in New Zealand. The purpose of the website is to gather eczema related information in a central location and make it available to those caring for itchy kids in New Zealand. |
| Nottingham Eczema Support Group - this site provides information for parents and carers of children with eczema. |
National Eczema Society (NES) - can help by providing the practical information and support needed to manage your skin problem effectively. The helpline of the Information Department can provide you with full access to the latest information through membership, providing support for people with eczema and their carers.
The NES understands the related social, personal and psychological effects of eczema and can help you manage your lifestyle accordingly to complement and support effective medical treatment and care.
The Society has
launched two new publications: Living with eczema: a booklet for people with eczema,
and Looking after someone with eczema. Copies are available from: Freephone Helpline: 0800 089 1122 |
National Eczema Association (USA) - promises to make a difference in the lives of people with eczema and their families by offering:
There is a wealth of information on this site including fact sheets, treatment videos, and other support material. The National Eczema Association can be contacted by post: |
| Living With Pompholyx - an interesting personal and passionate account of Jo's experience with pompholyx, a form of eczema and Jo's desire to talk with and help others. |
| Skin Care Campaign (SCC) - an umbrella organisation representing the interests of all people with skin diseases in the UK. |
| Solve Eczema - written by a parent, this information is to parents of children with eczema and how this mother got her son's eczema under control. |
| Stop Yeast - candida may be an underlying cause for many conditions including skin rashes and eczema. |
The Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine (ICNM)- exists to provide the public with information on complementary and alternative medicine. It launched the British Register of Complementary Practitioners (BRCP) 20 years ago, making it one of the country’s longest-running multi-disciplinary Register of complementary practitioners.
ICNM believes there are many approaches to health and healing and continues to promote the integration of conventional and complementary medicine. |
The United Kingdom Water Treatment Associaiton (UKWTA) - is the national Trade Association for companies involved in the sale and use of point-of-entry/point-of-use (POE/POU) water treatment chemicals and equipment in the UK.
Formed in March 2006, in response to changing legislation within the domestic water treatment sector, the Association already has over 100 member companies, including several well-known major household brand names.
The principal role of the Association is to establish the facts about the different types of water treatment products available in the UK and to advise industry, government and the public of the genuine performance benefits delivered.
The Associations aims to provide reliable and trustworthy information regarding what works where and when, and what installers and users need to do to conform to the requirements of the current standards and legislation.
By bringing together suppliers of products with end users, the Association seeks to develop best practice and produce information that will assist in product selection and installation. |
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Last Reviewed: 26 January 2012 |
