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April 2024
Understanding the evidence behind eczema treatments
By Kim Thomas and Miriam Santer, co-leads for the Eczema Care Online study
Would you like to know more about the research evidence that supports treatment decisions for people with eczema? If so, this evidence summary from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is a ‘must read’ for you.
This article summarises the amazing research that has taken place over the last decade. It has all been funded by the research arm of the NHS (NIHR) and is being used to improve people’ lives here in the UK.
In this summary, you will find evidence for what has been shown to help people with eczema, and what has been shown NOT to help. You will see that our Eczema Care Online project is included in the section for “supporting children and families”. This is something that all of you helped us to achieve, so thank you!
The clinical trials included in this evidence summary involved almost 4,000 people with eczema (3,955 to be precise). The trials recruited both adults and children, and people from all walks of life, so we hope you find something that feels relevant for you.
By taking part in research, you are helping many more people just like you. In this way, everyone can be helped by research.
If you enjoyed being a part of the Eczema Care Online study, then you might be interested in our latest research - the Rapid Eczema Trials project. Our mission is to work together to design and run online studies that answer questions about the management of eczema that are important to people with eczema.
We have just launched our very first trial – the Eczema Bathing Study. This study is testing whether it is better for people with eczema to have a bath or shower daily, or once or twice a week. The study has been designed by people with eczema and is looking for people to take part right now.
You can also join our Rapid Eczema Trials community and receive regular updates about new studies being developed here: www.RapidEczemaTrials.org
And don’t forget to check out the NIHR Eczema Evidence summary.