THE NATIONAL ECZEMA ASSOCIATION’S (NEA) ANNUAL ECZEMA AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF THE DEBILITATING SKIN DISEASE THAT BURDENS 1 IN 10 AMERICANS [Video]

As part of its extensive offerings for the eczema community throughout October, NEA hosts “The Ecz-hibition,” a social media-driven awareness campaign featuring photos of eczema flares paired with original poems

NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Eczema Association (NEA) presents its annual Eczema Awareness Month (EAM) throughout October to spread awareness about living with eczema—the life-altering and non-contagious skin disease that affects 31.6 million people in the United States..

Eczema refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions that cause dry skin, itchiness, rashes, scaly patches, blisters, and skin infections. Eczema’s disease burden includes significant physical, mental, and emotional impacts.

Eczema facts reveal various serious effects on patient health, well-being, and quality of life. For example:

• Severe eczema comes with additional complications …