One in five children and one in twelve adults are living in the UK with eczema and Dr Tracey Finch, consultant dermatologist at Solihull Hospital, is inviting the public to join her for a talk about this common skin condition.

Eczema causes skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked which can lead to inflamed skin and constant itching. Dr Finch will discuss steps that can be taken to prevent eczema along with treatments that are currently available.

Dr Finch said: “Eczema can affect any part of the body including your hands, scalp and around the neck. Factors such as heat and contact with liquids including soap, detergents and bubble bath, can make eczema worse.

“Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss their own thoughts and experiences of eczema and find out about the range of services we provide to help patients.”

The seminar is taking place on Thursday 4 June at Solihull Hospital in the Education Centre between 5pm -7pm. To book your place or to find out details of the Hospital’s future health seminars, contact Sandra White on 0121 424 1218 or email: sandra.white@heartofengland.nhs.uk.

The Trust – which covers Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital and Good Hope Hospital as well as some community based services – runs monthly health seminars to help raise awareness of a range of health conditions, as well as providing information about the treatment and support that is available.