Eczema Resources for Patients
The number of people living with atopic dermatitis (also called eczema) is on the rise. Eczema can impact quality of life and also tends to affect more Black and Hispanic/Latino Americans. It can be hard to get the right diagnosis and treatment.
The resources on this page can help you better understand eczema – from diagnosis to treatment. They can also help you recognize eczema symptoms in skin of color.
The videos, podcasts and information on this page are intended to help all people living with eczema.
Learning Pathways
Our Learning Pathways videos are created to be short, but helpful. They share the basics of eczema – how it’s diagnosed, managed, and treated. One video discusses the value of treating the whole person with eczema. It looks at physical, mental and emotional concerns. Another video addresses the role of the nurse in eczema care.
Learn about eczema and how to live well with the condition. Jump right to individual videos below
Understanding Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color
Role of the Nurse in Atopic Dermatitis
Shared Decision Making in Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema Medications for Skin of All Colors
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Eczema Podcasts
Allergy & Asthma Network presents a series of eczema podcasts for you to listen to at your own pace. The podcasts are developed in partnership with board-certified allergist Payel Gupta, MD, and Kortney Kwong Hong, an eczema patient. They address a variety of issues related to living with eczema.
Topics include:
- Understanding AD in All Skin Colors
- Diagnosing AD in People of All Colors
- Eczema Medications for People of All Colors
- Treating the Whole Person and Treating and Managing AD in People of All Colors
- Role of the Nurse in the Care of Eczema and Shared Decision Making
Eczema occurs in all races and ethnicities, but it has a unique appearance in people of color. See our partner website for more information ⤑
Understanding Atopic Dermatitis
It’s not easy to live with atopic dermatitis (eczema). It’s a lifelong skin disease caused by inflammation in the body. Eczema is more common and sometimes more severe in Black and Hispanic/Latino Americans. It can also be more severe in children.
Managing symptoms and avoiding triggers is an important part of living a full life with eczema. Understanding Atopic Dermatitis has helpful information in an easy-to-read format so you can learn how to best manage your eczema. The guide is available as a digital download in both English and Spanish.
- Understanding Atopic Dermatitis (English)
- Understanding Atopic Dermatitis (Spanish)
- Order a print copy in English – $1.00 each
- Order a print copy in Spanish – $1.00 each
Are there other conditions that may look like eczema but are not eczema?
Hereditary Angioedema
Psoriasis
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)
Cold Urticaria
Eczema Items in Online Store
Eczema Webinars
Eczema Statistics