Eczema

Also known as: Atopic Eczema; Contact Dermatitis

If your child is affected by a disability or medical condition we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

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Please see below for reliable medical information on Eczema produced by alternative providers.

NHS website
www.nhs.uk/conditions (contact dermatitis)

www.nhs.uk/conditions (atopic eczema)

Patient UK
www.patient.info/health (atopic eczema)

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

National Eczema Society

Helpline: 0800 448 0818
Email: helpline@eczema.org
Website: eczema.org

The Society is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1009671 and in Scotland No. SC043669. It provides information and support to anyone affected by eczema.  They produce a wide range of resources including an information pack for schools.

Group details last reviewed March 2023.

Information and support in the UK for eczema is also provided by Allergy UK (see entry Allergies).