Focusing on Eczema in Pharmacy

Written by Michelle Greenwood, Health Promotion Manager, Irish Skin Foundation

Atopic eczema (AE), also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterised by intense itch and recurring eczematous lesions. This common inflammatory skin disorder affects people of all ages and ethnicities, approximately affecting up to 20% of children and 10% of adults.