Learn what eczema is and how those with the condition can be supported

Meet Helen - a girl with eczema. Helen invites readers to learn about this skin condition from her perspective, describing how it feels to have itchy and inflamed skin nearly all the time. She explains how different creams, ointments and other treatments can help her skin to feel better and lets readers know about other ways she can be helped and supported.

This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

"Helen tells readers how her skin often feels to her... As well as more about what can make things worse or better in the main narrative, there are additional pages about special treatments towards the end of the book; and also information about related conditions, suggestions for further reading and some supportive organisations." - Red Reading Hub blog

"This comprehensive series of patient information books about various health problems and disabilities is aimed at children, their parents, carers and teacher, and without exception the information is well produced and clearly written... This is a really interesting, truthful and accurate picture of life with eczema, and will be useful for all who suffer from this very uncomfortable condition." - Healthy Books blog