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Managing atopic dermatitis

While atopic dermatitis can have a significant effect on your life, we believe it shouldn’t rule it. Here, we'll discuss some of the things that can make living with AD challenging, whether you have AD yourself or whether you're caring for a child with AD. Then we'll show you ways to help manage these factors. We'll dive into the many treatments for AD and you can also find our useful tools and guides that aim to help you feel better prepared for conversations with a dermatologist.

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Is your atopic dermatitis under control?

We know that control isn't just about the symptoms you feel and signs you see, it's also about how AD is impacting your quality of life.

The Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool is a short scientifically validated questionnaire that will give you and your dermatologist a good idea of your control level. Give the 6 questions a go and take your result to a dermatologist.

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Finding Control

Finding control

Is your AD under control, or do you feel you could manage your AD better? This page can help you to understand and achieve long-term control.

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Treatment Guide

Treatments

Discussing treatments with your doctor can feel daunting, but we've got the information you need to feel confident in your appointments.

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Atopic dermatitis in children

It's hard for a child to understand AD. And it can be hard for you to manage it. We're here to help.

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Stress

Stress

Is AD making you feel stressed? And is that stress making your AD worse? Learn more about that cycle, and find tips to get out of your rut.

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Mental Health

Mental health

AD can take a toll on your mental health. Be sure to check-in with yourself – and consider how AD is really making you feel.

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Sleep

Sleep

AD can make night-time a nightmare. If AD is getting between you and a good night's sleep, this page can help you see why.

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Clothing Material

Materials and clothing

Big wooly jumpers might sound cosy to some, but they could be making your itch worse. Discover which materials you might want to avoid.

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Seasons

Seasons

Your AD can change with the seasons. So come rain or shine, it's good to understand the impact the seasons have.

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Diet

Diet

Some of the foods you eat may impact AD, so it might be time to start checking your shopping list.

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Get the most from your appointment

Making an appointment to see your dermatologist is important. And so is preparing for it.

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Live life on your terms

Atopic dermatitis or eczema shouldn't stop you from doing the things you love. If your AD is getting in the way of that, then it might not be well controlled.

By working with a dermatologist, together you may be able to find ways to get long-term control of your AD, and eventually start living life on your own terms.