Eczema Skin Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Eczema Skin Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Eczema is a catchall term for a variety of itchy skin inflammations/rashes which may be characterized by redness, oozing, crusting, blistering, scaling, and/or hardening. Eczema types/names are typically descriptive of where on the body the lesions are, a physical characteristic of or the origin of. The most common is Atopic Dermatitis with some others being Contact Dermatitis, Hand Eczema, Nummular Dermatitis, Perioral Dermatitis, Pompholyx, Seborrheic Dermatitis.

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National Eczema Association for Science and Education

- NEASE works to improve the health and the quality of life of persons living with atopic dermatitis/eczema, including those who have the disease as well as their loved ones.

eMedicine: Atopic Dermatitis - Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic pruritic skin condition usually beginning in infancy.
Skin Care World - An educational site for atopic ezcema sufferers, their carers and healthcare professionals. In a fun and informative environment guidance is given on the disorder and wet wrapping technique.
Medinfo: Eczema - Easy to understand information for patients on eczema, an inflammation of the skin which may cause dryness, flakiness, heat and, probably most importantly, itching. Written by a UK general practitioner.
Skin Care Campaign - An alliance of patient groups, companies and other organizations with a common interest in skin health. Administered by The National Eczema Society.
The Merck Manual: Dermatitis - Symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatments for various types of eczemas.
NIH: Atopic Dermatitis - This booklet is for people who have atopic dermatitis (often called eczema), parents and caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis.
BUPA Health Factsheet: Eczema - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of eczema.
eMedicine: Eczema - Consumer health resource providing an overview of eczema and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
HealthWorld Online: Eczema: Dermatitis - Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition that usually appears on the scalp, face, neck, or creases of the elbows, wrists, and knees. The symptoms are small blisters and crusty scales on the skin surface, often accompanied by inflammation.
EczemaNet - A comprehensive online eczema resource brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Eczemaletters - Aims to help readers understand eczema better and to develop a birds-eye-view of the subject. The website will keep readers up-to-date about significant new discoveries and findings and also provide a database of diseases encompassed under the term eczema
RXinsider: Eczema - Free counseling monograph for Eczema.
The National Eczema Society - Free information for eczema and dermatitis sufferers.
ALLSA: Atopic Dermatitis - Introduction, pathogenesis, clinical features, history, diagnosis and management.
Neurodermatitis and Eczema Discussion - Message board to talk about this problematic skin condition. Find research, news, and therapies.
MedicineNet: Eczyma (Atopic Dermatitis) - Doctor written consumer health information, includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and long-term treatment.
MIO's World - MIO is a Japanese delmatologist and a severe atopic dermatitis patient herself. This is MIO's case history without corticosterid therapy and thoughts about AD.
AAD: Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis - Patient information from the American Academy of Dermatology, including a description of the condition, treatment information, and links.
Eczema Control Australia - Information, including treatments and how to manage it. From Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd.
Dermatlas - Offers a collection of eczema images.
Treat Eczema Now - Offers resources, a survival guide, an overview, long term management and discusses steriod and steriod free treatment options. From Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
WebMD - Skin Problems & Treatments Health Center - Find information, prevention, and treatment for skin blisters.

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