Welcome
This is a website about AD (atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema). It’s designed to help people living with AD who have been prescribed RINVOQ.
Hear from 3 Australians living with AD, and if you’d like to meet some fellow Australians living with AD, head over to our AD and Me page.
JORDAN
I had AD quite severely when I was younger - I'm managing it better since moving to Australia (I believe the climate helps). My hands, arms and face are bad in the cold weather… Read more
AD and me
Whether you’re the first person in your family or friend group to be diagnosed with AD, or the twenty first, you still probably think you’ve drawn the short straw.
If it’s any comfort, you’re not alone; AD affects people young and old, from all walks of life. Now you can meet some of them, read their stories and maybe even discover something you can relate to.
Ready to bust some myths?
In a digital world with information available at our fingertips, separating fact from fiction can be difficult when you’re affected by AD. Arm yourself with the facts, and you can make better decisions about your care.
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