Useful eczema links
There are tonnes of eczema and dry skin-related organisations out there who offer specialist support and information. To save you the trouble of looking them up, we've listed some of the ones we think might be useful below.
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Action Against Allergy
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.
www.actionagainstallergy.co.ukAllergy UK: Eczema
Allergy UK is the leading national charity dedicated to supporting the estimated 21 million allergy sufferers in the UK. We provide a dedicated helpline, support network and online forum for those with allergy and intolerance.
www.allergyuk.org/skin-allergy/atopic-eczemaB
British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)
The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is a charity whose objects are the practice, teaching, training and research of Dermatology.
www.bad.org.ukBritish Association of Skin Camouflage
The main objective of the BASC is to alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects that an altered image can have on someone’s life by the simple application of specialised skin camouflage products.
www.skin-camouflage.netBritish Skin Foundation
The UK's only charity dedicated to skin research, funding research for cures for skin disease and skin cancer.
www.britishskinfoundation.org.ukE
Eczema Association of Australasia Inc
an Australian site dedicated to improving life for those involved with eczema, through representation and education within the community.
www.eczema.org.auEczema Guide
written by North American dermatologists who believe strongly in patient education.
www.eczemaguide.caH
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.
www.housedustmite.comI
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.
www.itchybaby.co.ukItchy 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.
www.itchykids.org.nzN
National Eczema Association (USA)
promises to make a difference in the lives of people with eczema and their families by offering information & support, education, research grants and advocacy for increased federal research.
www.nationaleczema.orgNational 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.
www.eczema.orgNottingham Eczema Support Group
this site provides information for parents and carers of children with eczema.
www.nottinghameczema.org.ukS
Skin Deep Behind the Mask
SDBM provides informative support to skin disease sufferers and their carers alike. The charity combines art, design, performance, technology & fashion into funding events.
www.skinawareness.orgSkinCell International Forum for Skin Disorders
an international, non-profit, discussion forum for all skin complaints including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and many others. Open to sufferers, their family and friends.
www.skincell.orgSolve 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.
www.solveeczema.orgT
The Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine
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.The ICNM believes there are many approaches to health and healing and continues to promote the integration of conventional and complementary medicine.
icnm.org.ukThe 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. 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.
www.ukwta.org/index.php
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