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Z = ZZZZ LACK OF SLEEP. "The doctor says I have emotional and physical fatigue due to "chronic sleep loss", which has most likely had a negative affect on my relationships and contributed to my depression and anxiety. All that, because of eczema."
*** “Comment if you can relate.” ***

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

N = NEVER ENDING. Parents of atopic eczema patients need to spend hours every day caring for their child’s skin; this takes focus way from other children. Not everyone 'grows out' of eczema. Teens and adults with eczema also feel the never ending burden of eczema regimes and medical appointments.
*** “Comment if you can relate.” ***
Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

S = SOCIALLY ISOLATING. Lonely. Avoiding social interactions because you feel self-conscious about the way you look. Nobody gets it, nobody understands.
*** "Comment if you can relate." ***
Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

I = ITCH. How itchy is eczema??? Itch is a misunderstood and underestimated burden of eczema. Many patients describe itch as all-consuming and worse than pain. This itch is often accompanied by pain caused by scabbing and the open wounds from the uncontrollable scratching.

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

D = DAILY REGIMES. Topical treatments to help manage eczema are burdensome and messy, as they need to be applied every day which takes a lot of time. Patients are careful of food choices to avoid flare ups, and lots of consideration on soaps, fabrics, sanitisers and sun exposure.
*** “Comment if you can relate.” ***
Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

E = EMPTY BANK ACCOUNT. Doctor’s visits, trips to specialists, as well as prescribed and over-the-counter medications are very expensive and quickly add up. Its not uncommon for patients to have to take sick leave or leave jobs altogether due to an inability to work or in order to care for children with eczema.
*** "Comment if you can relate." ***

Thank you to our friend, Deryn Thompson, Lecturer; Allergy Nurse; Eczema Educator RN. Deryn has provided us with a an updated guide on Eczema Tips in Times of Financial Stress. For the full article: https://www.eczemasupport.org.au/eczema-tips-in-times-of-greater-financial-stress/

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

E = EMPTY BANK ACCOUNT. Doctor’s visits, trips to specialists, as well as prescribed and over-the-counter medications are very expensive and quickly add up. Its not uncommon for patients to have to take sick leave or leave jobs altogether due to an inability to work or in order to care for children with eczema.

Thank you to our friend, Deryn Thompson, Lecturer; Allergy Nurse; Eczema Educator RN. Deryn has provided us with a an updated guide on Eczema Tips in Times of Financial Stress. For the full article ******

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

E = EXHAUSTING. For patients as well as caregivers. Eczema can be the cause of sleepless nights due to persistent itching – even in sleep! Exhausted from the constant worrying about your family, your friendships, your relationship, your job, your finances, your confidence, your whole life!
*** “Comment if you can relate.” ***
Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

C = CHRONIC CONDITION. Eczema is always present. It invades all parts of life. It's not just something you can forget about - it's always there needing to be thought about... What's the weather like? What clothes do I need? Did I pack my creams? Is it going to flare up today? I wonder what they think of me?
*** “Comment if you can relate.” ***
Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

I – IMPACTS EVERTHING! Eczema impacts all aspects of life – physical, psychological, social, developmental and financial.
*** “Comment if you can relate.” ***
People with eczema can withdraw from social contact or hide their pain under clothing, which means the agony of eczema remains invisible.

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

E = EDUCATION AFFECTED. Managing eczema can often result in days off school – this can be due to broken sleep the night before due to persistent itching. The constant trips to see doctors and specialists may only be possible during school hours. Eczema patients can also experience negative feelings towards school when other students don’t understand the severity of the disease.

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.

📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

M = MENTAL HEALTH. “I have been living with Major Depressive Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder all stemming from my severe eczema. This is a brutally lonely
disease and I am sick and tired of it. This condition has robbed me of 41 years of life and I want to start living… It goes way beyond just having an itch, it's unbearable at times and I have contemplated suicide more than once just to get away from this illness.” Mike.
For urgent mental health support call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Eczema Support Australia also have a psychology service. See our website; eczemasupport.org.au for details.

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

A = ALONE. “I lived for years in near isolation from the world. I had to work night shifts doing paperwork as I couldn’t handle working days, plus my face and body was constantly raw and weeping. I withdrew from the world. I had no friends, and no life outside my house, where I lived alone. I was desperately lonely but I was so absorbed in my illness and exhaustion that there was little time for anything other than trying to breathe through the itch and steal some sleep.” Vicki.

*** "Comment if you can relate." ***
Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

#InsideAtopicEczema - Burden of Daily Management.

Topical treatments to help manage atopic eczema are burdensome and messy, as they need to be applied every day which takes a lot of time. Patients are careful of food choices to avoid flare ups, and lots of consideration on soaps, fabrics, sanitizers and sun exposure.

Help us make atopic eczema visible. In the lead up to World Atopic Eczema Day on 14th Sept, we are turning our clothes inside out to highlight the burdens of eczema.

Submit your photos or a short video online: eczema.support/photo2022 before 7 Sep 2022 and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 eczema care packs.

Submissions will be featured in a video showcase to be released on World Atopic Eczema Day, 14 Sep 2022. See website for full details.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema

Follow our socials and bring these photos to life as we explore the burdens of eczema in the lead up to World Atopic Eczema Day.

Highlight the burdens of living with this eczema and enter our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. We are calling on those affected by eczema (patients, their families and community) to submit a photo or short video wearing your clothes inside out to highlight the under-recognised burdens of this disease.
Submissions will be combined into a photo exhibition to be released on 14 September to mark #WorldAtopicEczemaDay.
And just for sharing your pic, you could WIN 1 of 3 eczema care packs.
Help us raise awareness about the far reaching impacts of this debilitating condition which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.
📷 👉 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO @ eczema.support/photo2022.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema.

#InsideAtopicEczema - The Burden on Finances.

Atopic eczema patients and caregivers see their family’s savings reduced to cover for cost of doctors, specialists, expensive prescribed or over-the-counter medications, and topical treatments. Patients can also experience a loss of wages due to their inability to work as a result of their condition.

Help us make atopic eczema visible. In the lead up to World Atopic Eczema Day on 14th Sept, we are turning our clothes inside out to highlight the burdens of eczema. Submit your photos or a short video online: eczema.support/photo2022 before 7 Sep 2022 and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 eczema care packs.

Submissions will be featured in a video showcase to be released on World Atopic Eczema Day, 14 Sep 2022. See website for full details.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema

#InsideAtopicEczema - The Burden of Itch and Physical Pain.

Itch is a misunderstood and underestimated burden of atopic eczema. Many patients describe itch as all-consuming and worse than pain. This itch is often accompanied by pain caused by scabbing and the open wounds from the uncontrollable scratching.

Help us make atopic eczema visible. In the lead up to World Atopic Eczema Day on 14th Sept, we are turning our clothes inside out to highlight the burdens of eczema.

Submit your photos or a short video online: eczema.support/photo2022 before 7 Sep 2022 and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 eczema care packs.

Submissions will be featured in a video showcase to be released on World Atopic Eczema Day, 14 Sep 2022. See website for full details.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema

#InsideAtopicEczema - Burden on Family and Caregivers.

Parents of atopic eczema patients need to spend hours every day caring for their child’s skin; this takes focus way from other children. Time is lost to repeated doctor’s visits and spouses of patients are required to provide continuous support.

Help us make atopic eczema visible. In the lead up to World Atopic Eczema Day on 14th Sept, we are turning our clothes inside out to highlight the burdens of eczema.

Submit your photos or a short video online: eczema.support/photo2022 before 7 Sep 2022 and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 eczema care packs.

Submissions will be featured in a video showcase to be released on World Atopic Eczema Day, 14 Sep 2022. See website for full details.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema

In the lead up to #WorldAtopicEczema, we are exposing the burdens of life with atopic eczema, more commonly referred to as eczema.

Atopic eczema is more than itchy skin, it is a systemic, multidimensional disease that affects the minds and bodies of people around the world.

Atopic eczema is a complex disease. We raise awareness of the immense burden it has on patients and caregivers and the need for care and treatment that is reflective of the multidimensional nature of the disease.

Help make the burdens of eczema more visible and join our #InsideAtopicEczema campaign. Submit your photos wearing your clothes inside out online: eczema.support/photo2022 before 7 Sep 2022 and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 eczema care packs. Submissions will be featured in a video showcase to be released on World Atopic Eczema Day, 14 Sep 2022. See website for full details.

#InsideAtopicEczema #ThisIsEczema #EczemaSupportAustralia #ESA #Eczema #AtopicEczema #RaisingAwareness #AtopicEczemaDay #CareForAtopicEczema #NotJustAnItch #EczemaLife #LifeWithEczema