Kristin Belleson

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First national eczema report reveals gaps in diagnosis and specialist care

Leading NEA's State of AD initiative and policy push

On October 1, the National Eczema Association released the first national and state-level dataset on atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. The CDC-funded report covers all 50 states, Washington D.C., and every major insurance type. It finds that about one in five insured people estimated to have the condition has a diagnosis.

Updated Oct 20

Notable Quotes

"The science has moved forward, but coverage policy has not kept pace."

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"Eczema Awareness Month is about making sure people feel seen. The State of AD gives us the evidence to show that eczema deserves attention in every state, and the stories our community is sharing show why it matters."

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