Eczema UK

Eczema UK UK charity for everyone affected by eczema. Provides info & advice for people living with eczema.

For world mental health day, meet Katie, who has lived with eczema her whole life. However, this past year has gone thro...
10/10/2026

For world mental health day, meet Katie, who has lived with eczema her whole life. However, this past year has gone through an extensive and exhaustive 8 month flare up that put her in a very difficult place. Katie wants to raise awareness of the large effect eczema can have on mental health. Read her full story on our website.

08/10/2026

Have you heard of filaggrin?

It's a protein that plays a key role in keeping our skin barrier strong, and it's at the heart of the research we're thrilled to fund, led by Dr Ryan O'Shaughnessy.

Dr O'Shaughnessy is exploring how the skin barrier works in eczema, with the aim of finding new treatments that target the root of the condition, not just the symptoms.

Watch this short video to find out why his work matters, then catch his full presentation on our YouTube channel.

That's a wrap on Eczema Awareness Week 2026.This year's theme, "It's Not Just Skin: The Hidden Burden of Eczema," shone ...
23/09/2026

That's a wrap on Eczema Awareness Week 2026.

This year's theme, "It's Not Just Skin: The Hidden Burden of Eczema," shone a light on something our community has always known, that eczema reaches far beyond the skin. It was also our biggest Eczema Awareness Week yet, and our first under our new name and look.

Our Chief Executive, Andrew Proctor, shares his thanks to everyone who took part.

21/09/2026

This is the reality of eczema.
Not filtered, not hidden, just real. Thank you to everyone who shared their photos and experiences with us for . Every single submission helped show the true, often invisible, impact of living with this condition.
Eczema Awareness Week may have come to an end, but conversations like these matter all year round. Head to our landing page to catch up on everything from the week.

It's not just a bad day.This Eczema Awareness Week, we're exploring the hidden burden of eczema, the physical, mental, e...
20/09/2026

It's not just a bad day.

This Eczema Awareness Week, we're exploring the hidden burden of eczema, the physical, mental, emotional and financial weight that everyone affected by eczema carries, often unseen. Today, we're looking at the emotional and social burden.

Frustration, isolation, and pretending you're fine when you're not are all part of living with eczema for many people. It's a side of the condition that's rarely spoken about, but it shapes daily life just as much as the physical symptoms.

Visit our Eczema Awareness Week hub for guidance and support: https://bit.ly/4yd4d6V

Every story shared during Eczema Awareness Week helps show the true impact of living with this condition, and today we w...
19/09/2026

Every story shared during Eczema Awareness Week helps show the true impact of living with this condition, and today we want to share one that stayed with us.

Laurie has lived with eczema for over 20 years, including a severe episode of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) that turned her world upside down. Her skin has healed remarkably well since, but now she is watching her 10-month-old son Jesse go through severe eczema of his own.

"One of the things that frustrates me most is the idea that eczema is 'just dry skin'. It's a painful condition that can affect sleep, mental health, relationships and almost every part of daily life, and it doesn't stop when the rash isn't visible."

Since Jesse's diagnosis, Laurie has faced countless appointments, treatment decisions made harder by her own experience of TSW, and the toll it has taken on her mental health, including postnatal anxiety.

"You are never alone, even when eczema makes you feel like you are. Keep advocating for yourself and celebrate every small win."

Next April, Laurie is running the London Marathon for Eczema UK, to give something back and help other families feel less alone.

Read Laurie and Jesse's full story through the link in the comments, and support Laurie's fundraising here: https://bit.ly/4xw9w0E

It's not just in your head.This Eczema Awareness Week, we're exploring the hidden burden of eczema, the physical, mental...
18/09/2026

It's not just in your head.

This Eczema Awareness Week, we're exploring the hidden burden of eczema, the physical, mental, emotional and financial weight that everyone affected by eczema carries, often unseen. Today, we're looking at the mental burden.

Living with a chronic, visible condition takes a toll on mental wellbeing, which is rarely discussed. Anxiety, low self-esteem, and days spent avoiding mirrors are all part of that reality for many people.

Visit our Eczema Awareness Week page for guidance on mental health support, stress and eczema, relationships and eczema, and our self help strategies booklet: https://bit.ly/4yd4d6V

18/09/2026

Have you checked out our Eczema Awareness Week hub yet?

If you've enjoyed our content this week, take a look. You'll find help and support covering the physical, mental and financial impact of eczema, plus our Your Stories page, featuring moving first-hand accounts from people living with eczema.

17/09/2026

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