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Eczema
UK sources of information and / or support
The leaflets section of Patient UK
Includes a leaflet called Eczema.
National Eczema Society
One of the most established organisations worldwide dedicated to the needs of people with eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin.
Dermatology.co.uk
Website run by UK skin specialists. Contains useful information on eczema.
British Association of Dermatologists
Their website aims to be a source for members of the public searching for reliable information about the skin and skin diseases. See their patient information section which includes information about eczema.
British Skin Foundation
Provides reliable information on various skin disorders, including eczema.
Eczema
Information leaflet available on the website provided by the Skin Care Campaign.
Eczema Voice
Information exchange for people with eczema and their carers.
Nottingham Support Group for Carers of Children with Eczema
A support group attended by people from around the East Midlands.
Atopic eczema in children
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Atopic eczema in children.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - pimecrolimus and tacrolimus
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - pimecrolimus and tacrolimus.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - topical steroids
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - topical steroids.
Medicine Guide for Dermatitis
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project. Includes detailed information about medicines used to treat dermatitis.
Medicine Guide for Eczema
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project. Includes detailed information about medicines used to treat eczema.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Information leaflets related to this topic (^ top of page)
Contact Dermatitis Eczema - Atopic Eczema - Emollients (Moisturisers) Eczema - Fingertip Units for Topical Steroids Eczema - Topical Steroids Eczema - Triggers and IrritantsPatient Support related to this topic (^ top of page)
National Eczema SocietyMedical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema Eczema (or 'Dermatitis') Eczema on Hands and Feet Steroids and the SkinUK guidelines related to this topic (^ top of page)
Guidelines on DermatitisOnline videos related to this topic (^ top of page)
Online videos on DermatitisRecent news items related to this topic (^ top of page)
Omega-3 'can help control eczema' Detergents given a clean bill of health Bio washing powder rashes a 'myth' Cats 'spark eczema in vulnerable' 'Sofa rash' under investigationOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
Pharmacy products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo Triple Pack Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive E45 Cream Pump E45 Junior Moisturising Cream E45 Shower Cream Eucerin Dry Skin Relief Cream With 5% Urea Eucerin Dry Skin Relief Face Cream With 5% Urea Eumobase Concentrated Rehydration Cream Eumocream Hydrating Treatment Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream Pinetarsol Bath Oil Pinetarsol Bath Oil Pinetarsol Gel Pinetarsol Solution Polytar Liquid Polytar Liquid Triple Pack Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing CreamMedical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Atopic Eczema - Best Medicine Coping with Eczema Eczema (Coping with) Eczema : British Medical Association's Family Doctor Series Eczema and Your Child Eczema in Childhood. The Facts Eczema: Answers At Your Fingertips Eczema: What Really Works Understanding Childhood Eczema Understanding Skin Problems: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis & Relatied Conditions
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