Welcome to the Eczema Association of Australasia Inc’s website. We are a national non-profit charity organisation dedicated to eczema sufferers in Australia. We would like to reach every Australian who lives with this debilitating disease every day and let them know that they can get help, support, education and relief.

Summer Skin Tips

Winter is known for being the worst season for eczema, but summer can also present some challenges. Often we are in holiday mode and are often taking breaks, and out of our regular environments and routines, including our regular eczema skincare routine.

Eczema is not contagious, but it can make you more prone to a skin infection that is

Staph, herpes simplex, and other infections can enter the open sores left by eczema and lead to a contagious skin condition.

What’s the Difference Between Psoriasis & Eczema?

Nothing is more frustrating than a persistent itch that evades relief. Psoriasis and eczema are two relatively common skin disorders that cause dryness, itching, and rashes which can become red and inflamed with scratching.

Psoriasis and eczema sometimes look very similar, but it’s the differences that may help you and your doctor come to a diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for both.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition with a genetic component which causes the skin cells to grow at an abnormal speed. This results in the buildup of scaly, red skin lesions which may burn or itch. Psoriasis typically develops between the ages of 15 and 25 and affects more than 8 million Americans and over 125 million people around the world.

Patient Experiences and Concerns With Eczema

An overview of patient experiences with eczema were described in study data published in British Journal of Dermatology. Overall, many patients felt that clinicians and peers tend to dismiss the psychosocial effect of eczema.

EAM 2020 Patient Stories

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The first biologic treatment for atopic eczema

Dupilumab* (Dupixent®) is a new ‘biologic’ treatment for severe eczema which works in a different way to the other drugs that are currently available for eczema.

Scientists identify a protein that switches on allergic itching

Incessant itching is a harsh and problematic reality for eczema sufferers, causing all sorts of problems that can range from skin infections to trouble sleeping.

Gene defects linked to eczema

A link has been discovered between a common gene defect and eczema, nasal blockage and wheeze among babies as young as six months, according to a new study at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).

Hand Washing & Eczema

Use lukewarm water with a soap substitute to clean your hands. Soap substitutes have nearly identical cleansing properties to normal soap.

Give babies peanut butter before they turn one to help avoid allergies, authorities say

Parents should introduce foods like peanut butter to their baby's diet before they turn one-year-old to reduce their chance of developing food allergies, a new public health campaign recommends.

Can I Wear Makeup With Eczema?

If you suffer from eczema, you may wish to conceal flare-ups, especially on the face. Follow these 3 steps for optimal camouflage and a beautiful complexion.