National Eczema Society
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Eczema-Free for Life NEW by Adnan Nasir $15.09 |
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New Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream for atopic dermatitis/allergic eczema,10G/tube $9.99 |
Adult Dilemmas In Managing Eczema by Mary Davis
Many people discount eczema as a minor irritation or inconvenience. They do not fully appreciate the extent to which it can affect a person’s normal functioning. In addition to the physical appearance and discomfort of it, the red, itchy, dry and inflamed skin also exacts a psychological toll on the lives of its sufferers.
In 2004 the National Eczema Society in conjunction with a series of global patient support groups backed a study that was the biggest and most comprehensive study of its kind ever conducted anywhere in the world. The study, called ISOLATE which stood for International Study Of Life with ATopic Eczema, examined the emotional and psychological cost of living with the most widespread type of eczema, atopic eczema. Two thousand individuals participated in the study hailing from eight different countries, including Spain, France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Mexico, the United States, and the UK. They chose a cross-section of people, some suffering from moderate eczema, all the way up to those who suffered with the most severe cases of eczema.
The study showed that twenty-five percent of the people interviewed had endured teasing or bullying by others because of their skin condition. For a number of people whose eczema began in childhood and improved only slightly as they aged, their problems continued into adulthood. Many people interviewed for the study believed their skin condition was a “curse” that had charted the course of their lives and wrought havoc at every bend in the road. For example, many people described workplace-related problems wherein they endured cruel comments, constant stares and a lack of knowledge about the disorder. Many of their co-workers mistakenly believed that by touching a surface, such as a chair or desk, that the eczema patient had touched, they could contract the disease.
Besides the blatant workplace discrimination, one in seven patients interviewed strongly believed that their skin condition thwarted their careers. Many cited problems surviving job interviews, as well as feeling that their choice of careers was limited, not because of lack of experience, knowledge, or education but because of their skin condition.
An eczema patient’s can also suffer in their personal life. Many sufferers reported that dating and in some cases the decisionto remain single was related to their skin disorder. One in four people interviewed strongly believed that finding a mate was made difficult because of their skin condition and forty-three percent admitted to feeling insecure and awkward in intimate situations, especially when suffering the worst flare-ups. Many eczema patients suffer from a caseof low self-esteem, and have constant bouts of depression, as well as embarrassment and frustration at their life situation because of their skin condition. Many people suffering from this skin condition feel many areas of their lives are impacted. While it may be a physical problem, it easily becomes a psychological quandry. The ISOLATE survey found that three out of four eczema patients interviewed admitted that, “Being able to control their eczema effectively would be the single most important improvement to their quality of life.”
Mary Davis contributes articles to several web sites, on health and wellness and healthy living topics.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Adult-Dilemmas-In-Managing-Eczema/99914
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Neosporin Eczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream $13.99 Clinically shown to: Restore visibly healthier skin in 3 days Relieve dry, itchy skin due to eczema on contact Steroid- and fragrance-free. National Eczema Association accepted. Medicines & Treatments , Skin Ailments , Psoriasis & Eczema Treatment , Eczema & Psoriasis Treatments |
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Aveeno Active Naturals Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream $12.79 The soothing power of oatmeal to help you care for your skin with eczema. Developed with leading dermatologists, this breakthrough cream helps relieve irritated skin and intensely moisturizes to help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier function and helps prevent the recurrence of extra dry skin. And, it’s enriched with ceramides, essential lipids naturally found within the skin, which play a key role in enhancing and restoring the skin’s protective function. Clinically shown to help reduce the itching and irritation of eczema Gentle enough for use on babies and children with eczema Steroid- and fragrance-free Dermatologist recommended National Eczema Association accepted Beauty , Skin Care , Face Treatments , Eczema & Psoriasis Treatments |
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Eczema $58.94 Eczema is a disease in a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes that are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring up is rare. In contrast to psoriasis, eczema is often likely to be found on the flexor aspect of joints. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/07/27 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.16 inches |
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Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream $7.09 Skin protectant with colloidal oatmeal. Developed with leading dermatologists, this breakthrough cream soothes irritated skin and intensely moisturizes to help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier function and helps prevent the recurrence of extra dry skin. Clinically shown to help reduce the itching and irritation of eczema, while helping to improve the overall quality of life. Relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin due to eczema Clinically shown to soothe babies with eczema Steroid-free, fragrance-free National Eczema Association accepted The Aveeno brand has been pediatrician recommended for over 60 years Baby, Children & Toys , Bath, Skin & Hair , Skin Care , Lotions & Oils |
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National Sarcasm Society $7.99 National Sarcasm Society – Tin Sign |
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Eczema Ointment $19.99 Eczema Ointment – Premium Poster |
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National Audubon Society Fgt to New England – National Audubon Society – Hardcover $13.48 National Audubon Society Fgt to New England |
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida – National Audubon Society – Hardcover $13.48 National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida |
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National Audubon Society Regional Guide to California – National Audubon Society – Hardcover $13.48 National Audubon Society Regional Guide to California |
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National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. $49.99 National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. – Giclee Print |
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National Geographic Society, Washington D.C. $49.99 National Geographic Society, Washington D.C. – Giclee Print |
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Dogit Style High Society Dog Tote $44.99 Dogit Style High Society Dog Tote |