Eczema sufferers forking out hundreds of pounds to cure condition

Eczema sufferers across the UK have spent over £300 on average in a bid to ease the physical and emotional pain of their skin condition, according to new research. 

The study from scientific skincare brand Gladskin found this cash was spent on around 14 different products to alleviate feelings of frustration (54%) and embarrassment (34%) due to the condition. 

There is light at the end of the tunnel for people living with eczema though, with a ground-breaking new study, conducted by Dutch biotech company Micreos, clinically proving that their Gladskin products, which use a Staphylococcus aureus targeted technology, can alleviate eczema symptoms, and improve quality of life in children and adults.

Aston spoke to clinical microbiologist Dr Bjorn Herpers.