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Eczema at School

Simple steps at the start of the school year can set students of all ages up for a smoother, more comfortable classroom experience.

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Tools, Tips and Resources for Navigating Eczema During the School Year

Managing eczema at school takes preparation, communication and the right tools in your corner. Whether you’re a parent getting ready for the first day, a kid figuring out how to talk about your skin or a teen or young adult learning to manage your eczema care more independently, there’s a lot you can do to make the school year smoother. The resources below cover everything from talking to teachers and building a classroom care kit to knowing your rights at school.

Download “Eczema Tools for School: A Parent’s Guide”

Tools for School was funded in part by Sanofi and Regeneron.

For parents

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Eczema Out Loud

Eczema Out Loud: Helping Kids with Eczema Succeed In and Out of the Classroom
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Articles

Creating a Classroom Care Kit for Your Child with Eczema
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Eczema Out Loud

Raising a Child with Eczema in Rural America — Jaylin Anderson
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Eczema Out Loud

Three Moms Talk Raising Children with Eczema

For kids

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Eczema Unscripted: If You Know, You Know
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Eczema Unscripted: What Does Your Eczema Feel Like?
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Articles

5 Kid-Approved Tips to Avoid Scratching Eczema in Class
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Articles

Eczema from a Child’s Perspective: Kids Tell Us What It’s Like

For teens & young adults

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Eczema Unscripted: How Eczema Impacts College Life
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Eczema Unscripted: When Did You Worry About My Mental Health?
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S’more Time with the Doc: Taking Over My Care
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S’more Time with the Doc: Making Treatment Decisions as a Young Adult
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Video

Eczema Unscripted: How Eczema Impacts College Life
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Video

Eczema Unscripted: When Did You Worry About My Mental Health?
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S’more Time with the Doc: Taking Over My Care
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Video

S’more Time with the Doc: Making Treatment Decisions as a Young Adult
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Video

Eczema Unscripted: How Eczema Impacts College Life
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Video

Eczema Unscripted: When Did You Worry About My Mental Health?
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Video

S’more Time with the Doc: Taking Over My Care
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Video

S’more Time with the Doc: Making Treatment Decisions as a Young Adult