{"id":2708,"date":"2024-09-17T12:37:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2024-09-17T12:37:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:37:36","slug":"eczema-awareness-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/beauty\/eczema-awareness-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema awareness week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Created by the National Eczema Society, Eczema Awareness Week runs September 15th<\/sup>-22nd<\/sup> and seeks to improve public knowledge of this commonly misunderstood condition. It\u2019s a week of various special events \u2013 seminars, fundraisers, Q&As, etc \u2013 encouraging people to learn more, share their experiences and spread the word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is eczema?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a chronic condition that renders the skin red, dry and itchy. Roughly 1 in 5 children suffer from eczema \u2013 the condition often improves as the subject get older, but about 1 in 10 adults continue to experience it throughout their lives. It also has close links to other conditions like asthma and hay fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eczema varies in severity \u2013 though rarely dangerous, it can increase the risk of severe skin infections like cellulitis. In addition, it can have a serious impact on quality of life. Disturbed sleep is a particular common effect, leading to daytime fatigue. Self-consciousness and low self-esteem are also frequently reported among eczema sufferers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MooGoo skincare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various medical treatments are available for eczema, including steroid creams \u2013 but those seeking a milder, more natural alternative may find what they\u2019re looking for in MooGoo\u2019s skincare range<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n