Welcome to the Eczema Association of Australasia Inc’s website. We are a national non-profit 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.

News

Severe Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher CV Disease Risk

The researchers found that patients with atopic eczema had evidence of a 10 to 20% increased hazard for the non-fatal primary cardiovascular outcomes. A strong dose-response relation was seen with eczema.

Eczema can be worse for adults

Many people believe that eczema mainly occurs in childhood and is likely to clear up as a child grows older. However, this itchy skin condition sometimes takes a heavier toll on adults than children.

Topical Corticosteroid Withdrawal

Topical corticosteroid withdrawal refers to a rare adverse reaction relating to the use of a topical steroid after it has been discontinued.

This reaction can occur after prolonged, inappropriate, and/or frequent use/abuse of moderate - to high-potency topical corticosteroids. There are two distinct clinical presentations of topical steroid withdrawal:

Red burning skin – this has incorrectly been given a variety of names, including topical steroid addiction and steroid dermatitis.
Papulopustular rashes – these include steroid rosacea and perioral/periorificial dermatitis.

First targeted biologic for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

Dupixent® is the first targeted biologic indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adult patients who are candidates for chronic therapy.

Award winning communication partners ‘Elevate’ the EAA message

We know trying to ask the general public to talk about uncomfortable topics like eczema can be a challenge – we’ve been at it for more than 20 years!

New approach to eczema treatment closer

New treatments for eczema could be developed following research carried out at the University of Edinburgh. Scientists there have found exposure to sunlight releases a compound in the skin.