Studies done on the emotional impact of a health related problems is helpful for those suffering the illness or disease to understand their own emotional issues. it also help their loved ones and others who care for the individual to understand the emotional impact also. Take a look at this study which provides a good understanding of how eczema sufferers are emotionally impacted.

The actual link to the study is at the following url:
http://www.nationaleczema.org/Images-Of-Isolation/about.asp#isolate

Here is an overview of the study:

The International Study of Life with ATopic Eczema (ISOLATE), a large-scale global study that assessed the impact of the emotional suffering of people with eczema released this study based on the interviews of 2,002 patients from 8 countries. The only demographic information given was on the age of the participants which was people over the age of 13, and caregivers of children between the ages of 2-13, with moderate to severe eczema.

– On average, 55% of patients worried about the next eczema flare.

– On average, 86% of patients decreased their activities during a flare-up.

– 75% of caregivers felt that effectively controlling eczema would be #1 improvement in their child’s quality of life.

– On average, 43% of eczema sufferers are concerned about how people perceive them.

– On average, eczema sufferers took 2.5 days off school or work per year.

– 9% of the time their concentration is affected at school or work when their skin is inflamed.

– 74% of patients and caregivers state that their physicians have never discussed the emotional impact that eczema has had on their lives.

As a mother of a child who suffered with eczema for 4 years, I understand and lived through these statistics. It is why I choose to put together a newsletter to help parents find effective solutions that will allow them to regain their quality of life (theirs and their child’s). It is so much nicer to not have to worry about the next flare up. It is so much more comforting to see my son enjoy the company of others without being judged based on his skin condition.

If you are a parent of a child with eczema and you are looking for effective treatment for eczema then sign up for my free newsletter at http://www.stopmychildseczema.com

Sandra Hurd, MS
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach
http://www.stopmychildseczema.com