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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects the skin, causing redness, itching and sometimes infections. When eczema worsens this is called an eczema flare. Eczema can usually be well managed by maintaining skin every day by applying moisturiser twice a day to the face and body., avoiding known triggers and/or irritants, treating eczema flares or severe eczema, preventing and/or treating infections and using immune modulating or other treatments, if prescribed for severe eczema.

Hives (urticaria) are pink or red itchy rashes that can appear as blotches or raised red lumps (wheals) on the skin. In most cases hives are not due to allergy, but can be treated with antihistamines. Chronic (ongoing) urticaria may require additional medication. 

Angioedema is a condition that causes swellings due to small blood vessels leaking fluid into the tissues, and  is very rarely caused by allergy. It can be possible to prevent swellings with medications, once the cause is confirmed.  

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Action and Management Plans for Eczema
 

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Angioedema 

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria   

Contact Dermatitis

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  

Hives (Urticaria)

Orofacial Granulomatosis 

Videos and other resources

What is Eczema? - a National Allergy Council initiative with information about managing eczema in young adults 

Nip allergies in the Bub - a National Allergy Council initiative with information about managing eczema in babies 

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Webpage updated March 2024