Webinar Recap: Eczema Care: Get the Facts from Experts

Presented by Eczema Support Australia & The QUM Alliance Eczema Program 

Last week, Eczema Support Australia and the QUM Alliance Eczema Program hosted a  live webinar:- “Eczema Care: Get the Facts from Experts”, designed to support individuals and families navigating the challenges of living with eczema; and also to support health professionals wanting to gain further insights into eczema care. 

Facilitated by Melanie Funk, the panel discussion brought together leading health professionals and lived experience voices to provide clear, evidence-based information on managing eczema effectively.  

What We Covered 

Key topics included: 

• Best-practice eczema treatments and how to use them effectively 

• Addressing common concerns and myths, including use of flare control creams 

• The emotional impact of eczema and available support 

• Trusted resources for managing eczema confidently

Our Expert Panel 

Left to right 

• Jamie Chesworth – Lived Experience 

• Melanie Funk – ESA Founder & Parent (Facilitator + Lived Experience) 

• Marion Andersson – Co-host (Lived Experience) 

• Dr Sandra Salter – Pharmacist 

• Dr Li-Chuen Wong – Dermatologist 

• Jemma Weidinger – Nurse Practitioner (eczema & allergy) 

Live polls & results

Audience Q&A 

The session concluded with an extended Q&A, where the panel addressed a wide range of participant questions— for those who we couldn’t answer on the night, our team  are working on responding to each individual. 

Our Key Takeaways 

• Eczema treatment is most effective when evidence-based and consistent. 

• Clear communication with healthcare providers builds trust and treatment success. 

• Emotional support is crucial—mental health awareness should be part of eczema care. 

• Access to reliable resources empowers people to manage with confidence. 

Final poll results

To watch the full webinar: 

ESA Webinars 

For more helpful resources: 

Eczema care plan

Eczema Care Online Tool kit

Eczema Empowerment: Building Self-Esteem and Mental Wellbeing

Thank you to everyone who joined us live and contributed questions and reflections. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re proud to continue supporting the eczema community with practical, inclusive, and expert-led  information. 

This webinar was developed as part of the Quality Use of Medicines Eczema Program.