Education about Eczema and its management

Eczema is a long-term, chronic disease. Understanding this is the first step to managing the disease. Because there is no cure for eczema managing it may be a lifelong effort, even during the potentially extended periods of symptom-free days.

This website provides a strong foundation of knowledge regarding the nature of eczema as well as how to manage it on a day-to-day basis. For more information regarding eczema and its management, refer to the references or related links section. Ask your doctor or nurse at your clinic about educational programs in your area.

Challenges managing Eczema in today’s over-burdened health care system

The current state of the Canadian heath care system means there are generally long waits to see a primary care physician and even longer waits to see a specialist. This means education is all the more important because patients need to play a key role in the management of eczema.