Canadian Expert Patients in Health Technology Conference Nov 7 – 8, 2016: Day 1

1. MY LIFE WITH ECZEMA
A journey of frustration, pain,
helplessness, and hope.

2. ATOPIC DERMATITIS:
• Form of eczema
• Inflammatory condition characterized by intensely itchy, dry skin which
becomes inflamed, red, raised, rashy, raw, painful, and infected
• Well documented that it significantly impacts quality of life
• Moderate to severe eczema is debilitating and life altering

3. Eczema is common.
Severe atopic dermatitis
is rare.

4. Life with Eczema:
Frustrated and Alone

5. Managing
Eczema: Ongoing
Struggle

6. Hope on the horizon...

7. Thank You