National Eczema Association

National Eczema Association NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future.

The National Eczema Association (NEA) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and a prestigious Scientific Advisory Council. Founded in 1988, NEA is widely regarded as the largest, most influential and most representative eczema patient advocacy organization in the United States.

New data from NEA shows insurance barriers continue to prevent people with eczema from accessing prescribed eczema treat...
06/19/2026

New data from NEA shows insurance barriers continue to prevent people with eczema from accessing prescribed eczema treatments.

According to survey findings, nearly 40% of people with eczema and caregivers experienced an insurance coverage issue in the past year. More than 35% encountered step therapy or “fail first” requirements, and 15% never started a treatment they were prescribed solely because of these barriers.

Congress has the opportunity to address this through the Safe Step Act, a step therapy reform legislation that puts patients first. But progress depends on lawmakers hearing directly from those affected.

Use our quick action alert to urge your members of Congress to act and share your experience: https://bit.ly/4eoJKni

06/18/2026

NEA Ambassador Pete White knew he had eczema before any doctor confirmed it. His sister had eczema, so when his skin started changing at 18, he recognized it right away.

What followed was three decades of learning as much as he could about the skin barrier and exploring holistic methods for relief.

This is Unhiding Eczema in Men. 💙

It's the sweat soaking into already irritated skin. It's the decision to wear short sleeves or not. It's the mental weig...
06/17/2026

It's the sweat soaking into already irritated skin. It's the decision to wear short sleeves or not. It's the mental weight of knowing a full day outside might mean a flare by nightfall. For men living with eczema, summer can mean managing more than just the heat.

The physical and emotional sides of eczema don't separate neatly, and summer has a way of making both louder at once.

Dr. Brian Kim, of WashU Medicine, and Dr. Stuart Cohen a pediatrics specialist in San Diego, answer your questions about summer and eczema: campfire smoke, heat and sweat, poison ivy, bug bites and heat rash: nationaleczema.org/blog/ask-the-ecz-perts-great-outdoors/

Heading to a Pride parade? We have tips on makeup, glitter, body paint, heat, sweat and wigs! All the things that make P...
06/16/2026

Heading to a Pride parade? We have tips on makeup, glitter, body paint, heat, sweat and wigs! All the things that make Pride feel festive, and can trigger a flare if you're not prepared.

Before you shop for your next Pride Parade, browse the Seal of Acceptance™ directory for products scientifically reviewed for people with eczema and sensitive skin: nationaleczema.org/eczema-products/

06/15/2026

Missed our webinar on the atopic march? The recording is now online. Dr. Jessica Hui, allergist at National Jewish Health, explains the connection between eczema, allergies and asthma and what it means for your care.

Watch it here: https://bit.ly/4w9JoZV 💙

06/14/2026

NEA Ambassador Isaiah Dixon keeps it real on this one. What you share about your eczema journey is entirely up to you. There is no rulebook.

Watch his take on finding that balance for yourself.

This is Unhiding Eczema in Men. 💙

06/13/2026

This one’s for the dads. NEA Ambassador Brian Glaze has been in the thick of eczema caregiving, and his advice is the kind you will want to save and send to someone.

This is Unhiding Eczema in Men. 💙

Eczema flares affect more than just the skin. The mental, emotional and social toll of a flare is just as real as the ph...
06/12/2026

Eczema flares affect more than just the skin. The mental, emotional and social toll of a flare is just as real as the physical symptoms, and for many people, harder to explain to those around them. Triggers vary too, from dry skin and stress to sweating and certain environmental allergens, and not every flare is predictable.

Having a flare action plan in place before symptoms worsen is one of the most practical things you can do. If you don't have one, it's worth bringing up with your healthcare provider.

Learn about recognizing, managing and planning for flares at https://bit.ly/3KcfdOr 💙

A lot can change in 35 years. Treatments, technology, the way we understand eczema. What hasn't changed is the foundatio...
06/11/2026

A lot can change in 35 years. Treatments, technology, the way we understand eczema. What hasn't changed is the foundation NEA operates from: patient-centered, truth-seeking and accountable.

Discover how these values guide everything we do: https://bit.ly/4vuJJFu.

06/11/2026

NEA Ambassador Omair Raziuddin () still remembers that moment. Walking to class in middle school, a kid tapped him on the shoulder and asked if he was contagious.

For years, he wore long sleeves in the summer and hoodies pulled up to cover his inflamed skin. He slowly stepped back from the sports he loved, not because eczema stopped him, but because self-doubt did.

Now in college, Omair says what eventually changed wasn't his skin. It was realizing that the people worth keeping in his life never led with it.

This is Unhiding Eczema in Men. 💙

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