Live Well With Eczema - Information Sessions
The ‘Live Well with Eczema’ session is designed to provide the person with eczema, and parents and carers of children with eczema an update on current eczema management.
The session will empower people with eczema and their carers to look after their skin in the best way possible by:
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Explaining what is happening in the skin
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Discussing new discoveries and what they mean
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Demonstrating how to apply the various treatments used in eczema management, including wet wrapping and creams
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Providing a list of evidence-based websites and support networks available
Ms Deryn Thompson an Allergy Nurse Professional and Lecturer in Allergy Nursing at UniSA will lead this session.
Eczema in Australia
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition characterised by dryness, redness, inflammation and an unrelenting itch. It cannot be cured but can be controlled. Allergy does not cause eczema, but there is often a link with allergy, especially in very young children and it is important to determine trigger factors. The stress of eczema care is recognised as being greater than that of looking after a child with insulin dependent diabetes! The incidence of eczema is rising in Australia.
Session Dates for 2012
March Wed 14th - Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
June Thurs 7th - Time: 9:00am - 11:00 am
August Thurs 2nd - Time: 9:00am - 11:00 am
November Thurs 15th - Time: 9:00am - 11:00 am
Cost
FREE
Venue
The venue for all sessions unless otherwise stated, is Asthma Foundation SA. The Foundation is located at 300 South Road Hilton. Car parking is available on site.
Community Groups
We can present a ‘Live Well with Eczema’ Information Session for your community group at a venue and time to suit you. Call the Foundation on 8238 9300 to make a booking.
More Information
For further information please contact Asthma Foundation SA. Call our free Breathe Better Information Line on 1800 645 130, visit us at 300 South Road Hilton, visit our website at www.asthmasa.org.au, email info@asthmasa.org.au or call 8238 9300 Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
Live Well Information Sessions
To help people breathe better, Asthma Foundation SA is always developing new Information Sessions on request. Currently our sessions cover:
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Chronic Lung Conditions
- Eczema
Bookings
It is essential to register for this session by phoning the Foundation on 8238 9300 or sending us an email using the button below