5 Questions to Ask

5 Questions to Ask

When Your Eczema is Hard to Manage

Treating eczema can feel challenging. It can take time to work out a treatment plan.

Here is a tool to help you talk with your health professional about your eczema.

5 Questions to Ask

This factsheet has been carefully co-designed with input from people with eczema, parents & carers, and health professionals. This collaborative approach ensures that the information is both medically accurate and practically relevant for everyday care.

In this download you will find a tool to help in your next appointment with your health professional.

5 Questions

Meet Dr Troy Darben. Dr Darben is a Dermatologis

Meet Dr Troy Darben.

Dr Darben is a Dermatologist with over 25 years experience treating skin conditions. He has been an associate professor at Bond University, co-authored clinical reference guidelines in dermatology, and been involved in registrar training and examinations. For over 20 years he has continued to provide dermatology services to remote communities throughout Queensland, including services to Aboriginal communities on the Gold Coast, in the Torres Strait and Cape York.

Dr Darben features in our new video series, Eczema Unfiltered, to share his expertise on Eczema and topical steroids. Watch now.

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What are the benefits and risks of treatments avai

What are the benefits and risks of treatments available?

● Eczema treatments can have both benefits and risks.
● When your health professional recommends a treatment or medicine, ask questions about side effects and what they might mean for you.
● If you experience side effects that are hard for you to manage, tell your health professional. There may be other options you can try.

Eczema is a long-term condition. It cannot be cured, but topical corticosteroids can help you to get control of eczema flares. For more FAQ's on the use of Topical Corticosteroids for Eczema Flare Control, or to download the '5 Questions to Ask When Your Eczema is Hard to Manage' please visit our resource library: link in stories and in the comments section below.

"There is so much information out there that can b

"There is so much information out there that can be so contradictory." - Rhea on misinformation and eczema from The Eczema Unfiltered Series.

Finding trusted advice on eczema doesn't need to be difficult.
We are here to point you in the right direction.

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- Factsheets: Resource Library
- Eczema Care Online Toolkit: Accessible 24/7
- Eczema Care Plan: Linking healthcare your professionals

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As featured on ABC Radio yesterday morning, our ma

As featured on ABC Radio yesterday morning, our managing director, Melanie Funk joins Susan Graham-Ryan to discuss the effects of warmer climates on eczema skin. Full episode link in stories. #News #EczemaNews #EczemaCare #EczemaAwareness

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Swipe ➡️ to listen to a snippet of our interview with ABC Radio morning show with Susan Graham-Ryan on Monday. Follow link in bio for full episode.

Meet Jamie and Matthew. Before the #EczemaUnfilt

Meet Jamie and Matthew.

Before the #EczemaUnfiltered series, these two men had no connection, other than being two Aussie blokes managing the lifelong condition of eczema.

Jamie and Matthew give a male perspective on their experiences with eczema in a honest and refreshing way. Jamie shares his day-to-day eczema care and journey to finding trusted healthcare professionals. Matthew is also the dad of young boys with eczema (including little Orry).

Link to listen to the Eczema Unfiltered series on our 'Real Stories' highlight.

What eczema treatment options are available? You'

What eczema treatment options are available?
You''ll find hundreds of opinions on best eczema treatments online. A lot of this advice can be unhelpful, if not downright dangerous and often lead to no real change. Treatment starts with a healthcare professional and resources such as the Eczema Care Plan and Eczema Care Online Toolkit. We've also created a free downloadable factsheet called: "5 Questions to ask when your eczema is hard to manage" to help support you in your eczema journey.

Download from our resource library (eczema factsheets) today: link in bio.

Use our Eczema Care Online Toolkit to find out the best way to care for your eczema or your child's eczema.

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