Novato, Calif. – October 19, 2026 -- More than 31 million Americans live with eczema, and during October the National Eczema Association (NEA) is giving them a free national data report and a set of video stories to see, share and discuss.
Eczema Awareness Month 2026 is built around the theme "State of Eczema." Since Oct. 1, NEA has asked people with eczema and their caregivers a two-part question: what is it like to live with eczema, and what does it take to get good care?
A first national baseline covers all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
On Oct. 1, NEA published its State of Atopic Dermatitis Indicator Report, together with 51 state-level briefs covering all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form of eczema. According to NEA, the report is the first comprehensive national and state-level baseline on AD diagnosis and care, and it points to gaps across the country.
The report belongs to the State of AD, a four-year NEA initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The full report and every state brief are available at StateofAD.org.
Video testimonials put faces behind the numbers
NEA is also sharing video testimonials from people with eczema and the caregivers who support them. The data shows the scale of the need, while the stories show the people behind it. The videos are hosted at EczemaMonth.org.
NEA president and CEO Kristin Belleson said the data and the stories together "tell the whole story."
Four ways to join in this October
- Watch and share the video stories from the eczema community.
- Read the State of AD report and your own state's brief.
- Post your own experience on social media with #UnhideEczema.
- Browse EczemaMonth.org for resources, events and other ways to get involved.
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