On Saturday 28 February, we’re thrilled to host a talk by Dr Tess McPherson on eczema in teenagers. In the UK, one in five children has eczema, and many are told they’ll “probably grow out of it” as teenagers. But is this true? Is growing out of eczema a real thing?
Dr McPherson, a Consultant Dermatologist with a specialist interest in adolescent eczema, will explore the challenges teenagers face and the best ways to manage eczema. And address the question so many children and parents want to know – do you grow out of eczema?
You’re very welcome to attend the event in person in Guildford, or join us virtually via our live-stream on Facebook – both are completely free!
The talk is at 2.00pm on Saturday 28 February 2026, at Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BE. For those attending in person, there is the opportunity to ask questions following Dr McPherson’s talk. There will also be displays of the charity’s eczema information resources and light refreshments are available.
Dr Tess McPherson is a Consultant Dermatologist at Oxford University Hospitals, and Associate Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at the University of Oxford. She has a specialist interest in adolescent eczema and is committed to providing better services and resources for young people. In Oxford, she has established a service for young people with skin conditions that integrates psychological support. She has led an NIHR project developing the healthtalk.org patient voice resource, co-led guidance on assessment and support for mental health conditions in children and young people with skin conditions, and has written a popular book Skin Conditions in Young People: A practical guide on how to be comfortable in your skin.