Jennifer Etienne
"When I was cast in my first short film, they didn’t care that I had eczema. All that mattered was whether I could act."
In this episode of S’more Time with the Doc, eczema patient Jiwon Park and Dr. Jessica Hui, an allergist and immunologist, discuss the importance of keeping up on regular eczema care visits. Topics include assembling a care team, challenges with continuing care and why keeping up on regular visits matters.
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We don’t know what exactly causes eczema; however for most types, researchers believe there's a combination of genetics and environmental triggers involved.
For many people with eczema, chronic itch goes way beyond just the physical and can lead to poor sleep and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
People with eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis, have several known comorbid conditions, which is when two chronic illnesses exist in your body at the same time.
These fact sheets are designed to be quick reference sheets that are downloadable and printable at home.
These facts and figures represent a summary of the most current information from published scientific literature regarding the prevalence of eczema and the burden.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form of eczema and is chronic (long-lasting). About 13% of all children in the U.S. have AD. It usually starts in infancy or early childhood. Children who come from families with a history of atopic dermatitis, asthma or hay fever are more likely to develop AD.
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