A CDC-funded public health initiative
Atopic Dermatitis Is More Than a Skin Disease
The National Eczema Association (NEA) is pioneering a four-year CDC-funded initiative to transform how the U.S. addresses atopic dermatitis (AD).
Beyond the skin
The hidden burden of a visible disease
Atopic dermatitis disrupts sleep, mental health and daily life for millions of Americans, but until now, no one had the national, state and county-level data to show where the burden falls hardest and where care is hardest to find.
Sources: Atopic Dermatitis in America Study (Adult and Pediatric), Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2019.
16.5 million
U.S adults are affected by AD
9.6+ million
U.S. children are affected by AD
No. 1
Most common type of eczema
About the project
Four years of collaborative action
A four-year plan to go from data to impact: building the evidence base, equipping providers, and reaching the communities that need it most.
Now available
Access national, state and county AD data
Our partners
Empowering the AD community
This initiative provides evidence to help you make stronger care decisions, public health strategies, AD treatments and policy changes.
Public health professionals
State and county health departments can identify priority communities and where care gaps demand the most attention. Use this data to plan programs, allocate resources and justify funding requests.
Healthcare providers and researchers
Primary care teams can gain insight into patient populations. Specialists can identify referral patterns. Researchers can benchmark against regional data and identify areas for deeper investigation.
Patients, families and advocates
Use this data to show doctors, insurance companies and policymakers what you already know: the burden of AD isn't the same everywhere, and your community deserves better. These numbers make your voice harder to ignore.
The burden of AD extends beyond any one state and so does the need for investment. This data makes the case for greater national research funding, including through NIH and DOD, to close the gap between what we now know and what's being funded to address it.
National Eczema Association
The National Eczema Association (NEA) improves the health and quality of life for people affected by eczema, and empowers those who advocate, support and deliver care. Contact us to learn more.
Address
505 San Marin Drive, #A180
Novato, CA 94945
Website
nationaleczema.org
info@nationaleczema.org