Where to find help
When my eczema was really bad, I spent hours online looking for who could help my condition. I hope this list saves you a little time....
Lots of love, Camille xx
Eczema support
Sometimes we need to know someone is listening, or want to find the right healthcare professional. These sites are dedicated to supporting people with eczema all over the world.
National Eczema Society UK
http://eczema.org
Helpline: 0800 089 1122
British Association of Dermatologists
http://www.bad.org.uk
The American Academy of Dermatology
https://www.aad.org/find-a-derm
DermNet NZ
https://www.dermnetnz.org
Skincare Guide
https://www.skincareguide.com
Eczema Association Australasia
https://www.eczema.org.au
The National Eczema Association for Science and Education USA
https://nationaleczema.org
National Skincare Center Singapore
https://www.nsc.com.sg/Pages/index.aspx
Herbalists
Some people like to use herbal remedies to treat their skin condition. It’s important to find a reputable herbalist, and the links below can help you source a professional.
National Institute of Medical Herbalists UK
https://www.nimh.org.uk
American Herbalists Guild
https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com
Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia
https://www.nhaa.org.au/public/find-a-practitioner
Neuro Linguistic Programming
NLP is a way of exploring and changing the way we think and feel. Along with hypnotherapy, some people find it useful as a tool to think more optimistically, which in turn can help control eczema. These links can help you find a registered professional and resources.
Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming ANLP - UK
https://anlp.org
International Guild of NLP
http://nlpea.com
British Institute of Hypnotherapy and NLP
http://www.britishinstituteofhypnotherapy-nlp.com
Anxiety
Having eczema can often go hand in hand with feeling anxious or depressed. It really is important to seek help if you’re feeling like this, and these resources are a great source of support.
Anxiety UK
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Infoline: 03444 775 774
Text: 07537 416 905
Digital online therapy service available
Mind UK
https://www.mind.org.uk
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
Online chat service available
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
https://adaa.org
Mental Health America
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/depression
Helpline: 1-800- 273- TALK
Or text MHA to 741741
Sane Australia
https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness/facts-and-guides/anxiety-disorder
1800-187-263
Anxiety Canada
http://www.anxietycanada.ca/english/index.php
Naturopaths
Naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine, which uses natural and holistic methods to encourage self healing. If you’re interested in this approach, these sites can help you find out more or source a registered naturopath.
General Councils and Register of Naturopaths
https://www.gcrn.org.uk/member-search/
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
https://www.naturopathic.org
Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association
https://anpa.asn.au
Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists
http://www.aronah.org
British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology
http://www.bsaci.org
British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
http://bant.org.uk
Food Allergies
If you have a food allergy, this could be making your eczema worse. Wherever you are in the world, these organisations can there to help.
Allergy UK
https://www.allergyuk.org
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/testing
Food Allergy Canada
http://foodallergycanada.ca/2016/01/food-allergy-testing-whats-it-all-about/
Health Direct Australia
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/allergy-testing
Nutritionists
The right nutrition plays a big part in looking after your skin. It could be that you need a little professional guidance... I’ve find these sites really useful.
Association for Nutrition UK
http://www.associationfornutrition.org
Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics USA
https://www.eatright.org
Dietitians Canada
https://www.dietitians.ca
Dietitians Associations of Australia
https://daa.asn.au
Eating Disorders
Paying attention to your nutrition is important, but if you feel that you are becoming obsessed you may have an eating disorder and you need to seek help to get yourself back on track. Here are some great places to find support.
Beat Eating Disorders UK
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
National Centre for Eating Disorders UK
https://eating-disorders.org.uk
Helpline: 0845 838 2040
Eating Disorder Hope - USA
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com
Helpline: 1-888-496-5498
National Eating Disorder Information Centre - Canada
http://nedic.ca
Helpline (toll-free): 1-866-633-4220
Toronto: 416-340-4156
National Eating Disorders Collaboration Australia
https://www.nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/something/eating-disorders-in-australia/
Butterfly Foundation for Eating Disorders (Australia)
https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
Helpline: 1800 334673
Sports & Fitness
Keeping on the move is vital for good health (and good skin). Here are just a couple of the sites I’ve found really helpful.
Get back into sports - UK
https://www.sportengland.org
Yoga Australia
https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au