Call for Survey Participants: The Hidden Burden of Adult Eczema

When I developed eczema as an adult, it felt like my world was turned upside down. One moment, I was leading a normal life; the next, red, itchy patches were spreading, doctors were shrugging, and I was on a frustrating merry-go-round of steroid creams and temporary fixes.

Like many others on this journey, I discovered that eczema isn’t “just a skin condition.” It’s a hidden burden that drains your energy, your confidence, and often, your wallet.

All of us are paying the “Itch Tax”

Most people in Singapore, and around the world, still associate eczema with childhood. They believe it’s something you grow out of, or a mild inconvenience. But for us who have it as adults, it’s a constant companion that impacts so much more than just our skin.

Our “Itch Tax” includes:

• Sleepless Nights: The relentless itch that steals hours of precious rest, leaving us exhausted and irritable.
• Financial Drain: The endless quest for effective treatments – from specialist consultations to creams, supplements, and hypoallergenic products – that quickly add up to thousands of dollars a year.
• Mental & Emotional Toll: The anxiety of a looming flare-up, the embarrassment of visible patches, the constant self-consciousness that chips away at our confidence, and the feeling of being “different” or “broken.”
• More Questions than Answers: The frustrating journey of trying to pinpoint triggers, often feeling dismissed by medical professionals who can’t identify the root cause. (This was certainly my experience with contact allergies and dust mites!)
• Impact on Life: How many of us have missed social events, felt less confident at work, or even delayed major life decisions due to our skin?

This is the invisible, yet very real, cost of living with eczema as an adult.

Why Your Story Matters

At Skinshare, we believe in shining a spotlight on this silent struggle. We want to gather concrete data on the true impact of adult eczema in Singapore. Why? So we can:

• Educate: Present compelling statistics and real-life experiences that demonstrate eczema’s profound effects, pushing for better awareness and understanding.
• Advocate: Highlight the gaps in current support and treatment approaches, particularly for adult-onset eczema and the search for root causes.
• Empower: Show you that you are not alone in your struggles and that your experiences are valid and important.

Tell Your Story: Take Our “Hidden Burden of Eczema” Survey

We’ve created a short, anonymous survey to capture these vital insights. Your participation is crucial!

It only takes 3-5 minutes, but your answers can help change the conversation about eczema in Singapore.

And if you leave your email during the survey, I will select 3 winners to receive a SGD20 discount code.