30/4/24
KNOW YOUR ECZEMA
Interactive talk on eczema given by Consultant Dermatologist Dr Godfrey Baldacchino
At Attard Parish Hall, Attard
Event moderated by Dr Michael Boffa & kindly supported by Charles De Giorgio Ltd and EJ Busuttil Ltd
3/10/23
Webinar on ‘Eczema: Tools for School’
Presented by Dr Daniel Micallef, Dermatologist
Moderated by Ms Melissa Zarb, Ms Jackie Vella & Dr Michael Boffa
Together, Let’s Beat The Itch!
20/7/23
2023 Annual Fundraising Buffet Dinner at The Marriot Hotel & Spa, St Julians
Event supported by our Pharma Sponsors
29/7/22
2022 Annual Fundraising Dinner at The San Antonio Hotel, Bugibba
Event supported by our Pharma Sponsors
29/11/19
PATIENTS’ EVENT
Public Lecture on ‘Treatment of skin disease – new approaches in 2019’
Speaker: Razvigor Darlenski, Associate Professor in Dermatology & Venereology,
Acibadem Cityclinic Tokuda Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event Organised as part of DERMFEST 2019 by the Maltese Association of Dermatology & Venereology in association with the Malta Eczema Society, the Psoriasis Association of Malta and other Dermatology Patients representatives
31/7/19
2019 Annual Fundraising Dinner at The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event supported by our Pharma Sponsors
27/6/19
Lecture on ‘When I grow up I want to be ….. ; Career & Occupational Advice for those with Eczema’
Speaker: Dr Charmaine Apap MD, MRCP(UK), MRCP (Derm)(UK), Dermatologist
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event sponsored by ProHealth Ltd (La Roche Posay, Vichy)
4/10/18
Lecture on ‘What’s new in eczema?’, on the occasion of the launch of World Eczema Day
Speaker: Dr Dawn Caruana MD, MRCP(UK), CCST(UK), Consultant Dermatologist
Venue: Cavalieri Hotel, St Julians
Event sponsored by Euopharma Ltd
26/7/18
2018 Annual Fundraising Dinner at The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event supported by our Pharma Sponsors
25/7/2017
2017 Annual Fundraising Dinner at Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Mosta
Event supported by our Pharma Sponsors
15/6/17
Lecture on ‘Atopic Eczema – Problems & Solutions’
Speaker: Dr Lawrence Scerri M.D., F.R.C.P.(Lond.), F.R.C.P.(Glasg.), C.C.S.T. Derm(U.K.)
Consultant Dermatologist & Chairman, Department of Dermatology & Venereology
Sir Paul Boffa Hospital
Venue: Be.Hotel, St Julians
Event sponsored by Omega Pharma (A. Gera & Sons Ltd)
29/7/16
2016 Annual Fundraising Barbeque at Lounge 360 – Pool Deck, The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event supported by Collis Williams (Roge Cavailles), E.J. Busuttil Ltd (Astellas Pharma), Europharma (Sebamed), Metropolis (Uriage) Prohealth Ltd (La Roche Posay, Vichy) & Vivian Corporation (Laboratory Bioderma)
1/6/16
Lecture on ‘Eczema in Children: More than Meets the Eye’
Speaker: Dr Patrick Sammut MD, MRCPCH, Consultant Paediatrician (Respiratory & Allergy)
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event sponsored by Laboratory Bioderma (Vivian Corporation)
21/5/15
Lecture on ‘Physical and Environmental Effects on Eczema’
Speaker: Dr Eileen Borg M.D., Dip.Derm.(Wales), Specialist Dermatologist
Venue: Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel, St Julians
Event sponsored by Uriage
8/10/13
Lecture on ‘Simple suggestions for leading a better life with atopic dermatitis’
Speaker: Professor Andreas Wollenberg, Dept. of Dermatology & Allergy. Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
Venue: Hilton Hotel, St Julians
Event sponsored by Astellas Pharma (E. J. Busuttil Ltd)
30/11/12
Public Talk
Title: Emollients (Moisturisers) for eczema
Speakers: Ms Karen Farrugia B.Pharm (Hons), Ms Edwina Bajada B.Pharm (Hons) & Dr Michael Boffa M.D., F.R.C.P., M.Sc.
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Sliema
Event sponsored by Chemimart Ltd & TR Derma
28/5/12
Public Event on Monday 28th May 2012
Venue: Hilton Hotel, St Julians
Title: Living with eczema – Coping, Psychosocial adjustment & Quality of life
Speakers:
– Mrs Melissa Zarb & Mrs Joyce Borg (Personal experiences)
– Dr Josianne Scerri PhD (Nott.) Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of London, Lecturer, University of Malta
Event sponsored by Pharma-Cos Ltd
6/6/11
Public Talk on Monday 6th June 2011 at 6 30 pm
Venue: Centru Papa Gwanni Pawlu II, Attard
Title: Eczema & Diet: Is Eczema a Food Allergy?
Speakers: Dr Michael Boffa M.D., F.R.C.P., M.Sc., Consultant Dermatologist & President, Malta Eczema Society, Mr Stefan Orsini S.A.C.Dip.(Diet & Nutrition)
Event sponsored by Uriage
8/6/2010
Public Talk on Tuesday 8th June 2010 at 6 30pm
Venue: Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julians
Title: ‘Eczema in Children’
Speaker: Dr Paul Gatt M.D., F.R.C.P., Consultant Dermatologist
Event sponsored by Pharma-Cos Ltd
7/12/2009
2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Presentation on ‘Face Eczema’
by: Dr Michael Boffa MD FRCP MSc, Consultant Dermatologist & President, Malta Eczema Society
Monday 7th December 2009 at 6 30 pm at German/Maltese Circle, Messina Place, 141 St Christopher’s Street, Valletta
Event sponsored by PharmaSud Ltd
9/6/09
Public Talk on Tuesday 9th June 2009 at 6 45pm
Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, St Julians
Title: Asthma and Eczema – Two common and associated conditions
Speaker: Prof S. Montefort M.D., Ph.D, F.R.C.P, F.A.C.P, F.E.F.I.M., F.C.C.P.
Event sponsored by Actavis
1/12/08
2008 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Update on Schedule V Petition
Presentation on ‘Hand Eczema’
By: Dr Michael Boffa MD FRCP MSc, Consultant Dermatologist & President, Malta Eczema Society
Monday 1st December 2008 at 6 30pm
Catholic Institute, Floriana
Event sponsored by Astellas Pharma
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Helping you since 2001
The Malta Eczema Society was set up in 2001 to help those with eczema and their families. The need for such a group in Malta, as found in other countries, had been felt for a long time. The society aims to help by providing support, information and practical advice via public talks and other activities and to increase awareness about eczema and the problems it may cause.
The Malta Eczema Society has also repeatedly lobbied the Maltese Health Authorities regarding entitlement for free medication for eczema sufferers. Until recently, patients with eczema, unlike those with other chronic conditions, were not eligible for any free medication for their condition no matter how severe and chronic it was because eczema was not included in the Schedule V list of chronic diseases. This was very unfair and discriminatory.
We are pleased to note that in 2021 the Schedule V list was amended to include patients with severe chronic forms of eczema. This was a big step in the right direction. However it is disappointing that new effective medications for severe eczema such as dupilumab and JAK inhibitors, which have been used in other countries for several years, are still not available in Malta. It is hoped that these will now become available here too. The MES will continue to insist that available funds should be utilised according to patients’ needs and that patients should not be discriminated according to which chronic disease they are unlucky enough to have. Eczema sufferers pay taxes like everyone else and should be given the assistance they deserve like other patients.
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People with eczema can enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities while taking precautions to manage their condition.
Remember to moisturize before and after engaging in outdoor activities, and have your prescribed medications or creams on hand for any flare-ups.
Your specific eczema triggers and comfort levels may vary, so it’s essential to adapt these activities to your individual needs and consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.