“Behind every atopic eczema flare-up lies an invisible burden: sleepless nights, anxiety, isolation, and stigma. Yet despite the burden that people with atopic eczema and their caregivers have to live with every day, the disease remains absent from major health discussions. This has to change. Integrating atopic eczema into national strategies on mental health, chronic diseases, and social inclusion, can lead the way in restoring dignity, wellbeing, and hope for millions of people around the world living with this overlooked disease.

World Atopic Eczema Day LIVE event: Break the Invisible Burden.
Atopic eczema is often seen as “just a skin condition”, but for many people, the burden goes much deeper.

It can affect sleep, confidence, school, work, family life, mental wellbeing and the daily cost of care.

Join AFSA for our World Atopic Eczema Day LIVE event as we unpack the hidden impact of atopic eczema.

Watch LIVE on YouTube and our AFSA website on 17 September 2026 at 7pm.”