What Have We Learned?
We have learned that as many as 65% of AD sufferers do not visit a dermatologist, who are doctors for the treatment of skin diseases. This means that many, many sufferers are unable to learn from medical experts about their disease. The Internet becomes an information source, where much information is based upon anecdotal experiences or opinion. This type of information has not been tested scientifically, and therefore could be incorrect.
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The purpose of the Eczema 201 website is to help atopic dermatitis sufferers learn about their condition. Information from this site can help you understand this disease well enough so that you are in a better position to manage the disease. This site can also help you better discuss your skin condition. Knowing more about atopic dermatitis gives you the ability to ask the right questions, then decide together with your healthcare professional for the best treatment course.
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The medical content on this website has been reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Peter Lio, a board-certified dermatologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
What is Eczema – Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is a chronic condition where the skin becomes dry, itchy, red, and irritated. Today, there is no cure for atopic dermatitis. For some people, atopic dermatitis symptoms can stop and never return; for others atopic dermatitis symptoms can occur for a lifetime. Atopic dermatitis episodes are often referred to as “atopic dermatitis flares” or “eczema flares”.
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According to the National Eczema Association
16.9 million people in the U.S. suffer from atopic dermatitis.
The purpose of the Eczema 201 website is to help atopic dermatitis sufferers learn about their condition. Information from this site can help you understand this disease well enough so that you are in a better position to manage the disease. This site can also help you better discuss your skin condition. Knowing more about atopic dermatitis gives you the ability to ask the right questions, then decide together with your healthcare professional for the best treatment course.
Ezcema affects 2% to 10% of all adults worldwide.
According to the National Eczema Association
You are not alone!
Atopic dermatitis sufferers know that their disease can interfere with their daily life. Sometimes making it impossible to sleep or make people feel uneasy or unwilling to go out in public because of how others may react to their flares.
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Rather than us describe atopic dermatitis, watch how real atopic dermatitis sufferers explain their condition.
Eczema FAQs
This section covers all frequently asked questions about Atopic Dermatitis and our data findings.
What do eczema patients say about their disease?
Ceraclere™ conducted a market research study to learn about the atopic dermatitis sufferers’ experiences with the disease. This telephone survey of 100 USA eczema patients who only used topical treatments describes their experiences accurately to within +/- 10%. Here are some important results for you to know.
How many flares occur at once?
The majority of patients indicate they get more than 1 eczema flare at a time. Only 16% have 1 flare at a time; 2 or 3 flares happen 59% of the time; and 25% of patients reported having more than 4 flares at a time.
Where do flares occur?
Flares can show up anywhere on the body, but they appear to be more prominent on the body extremities.
What are the sizes of atopic dermatitis flares?
The majority of flares are less than or equal to 2 inches by 2 inches. An about equal percent of patient flare sizes are 2 inches by 4 inches.
How long after flare remission does another return?
50% of atopic dermatitis sufferers find that within 1 month of their flare healing, a new flare returns. The other 50% see the flare returning in 2 months or longer.
What are the Three Levels of Atopic Dermatitis Severity?
Atopic dermatitis sufferers can experience one of three different severity levels of disease:
Characterized by flaky or dry patches that only occasionally itch. Flares are usually small and cover only a small area of the body. There may be some redness. Typically, mild atopic dermatitis does not crack, weep or ooze.
Mild (~60% of people)
Characterized by larger or more numerous flares covering a larger area of the body. The flare may be very dry and cracked and itch can be severe enough that it disrupts daily activity and sleep. Skin becomes inflamed, which appears as deeply red, and bumps can be seen.
Moderate (~33% of people)
Characterized by larger and more numerous flares covering very large areas of the body, which often, but not always, consist of thickened, leathery and raised skin. The flare is often inflamed which results in extreme redness, itching and pain. The flare may weep or ooze; cracked skin is common, as is bleeding.
Severe (~7% of people)
About Our Business
Ceraclere is informing eczema sufferers about their disease is an important component in knowing how to best treat their condition.
We are a barrier disease treatment company that believes informing Eczema suffers about their disease is an important component in knowing how to best treat their condition. In the future, we will launch our first clinically proven product for the treatment of atopic dermatitis
