'Eczema left me isolated and withdrawn'
28-year-old Jenny has suffered from eczema since she was a teenager. The skin condition has had a big impact on her work and her personal life.
Jenny told 5 live about the time when it was at its worst: "I couldn't get dressed, I couldn't go to work anymore...I became so isolated and withdrawn."
Although her condition has improved she still has to deal with eczema on a daily basis: "I'll be itchy, frustrated. I'll probably go to bed early just to try and get away from it all."
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