Travel Insurance for Eczema or Dermatitis
Have eczema or dermatitis? Find out when to declare it and how our online medical screening works.
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Get a QuoteHaving eczema or dermatitis shouldn’t automatically stop you from exploring new places or enjoying a well-earned holiday.
What are eczema and dermatitis?
Eczema and dermatitis are common inflammatory skin conditions that cause dry, itchy, and sometimes painful patches of skin, triggered by irritants, allergens, or environmental factors. In the UK it affects roughly 10 million people, managing symptoms with treatment or lifestyle adjustments.
Travelling with a medical condition can sometimes take a little extra planning, but if your condition is stable and well-managed, there’s often no reason you can’t still enjoy a holiday abroad.
Why it’s worth having travel insurance if you have eczema or dermatitis:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
- Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
- Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
- 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad
Travel advice for people with a skin condition like eczema or dermatitis
- Keep eczema creams and medication easily accessible
- Maintain your usual skincare and medication routine while travelling
- Check you have enough supplies for the duration of your trip
- Seek medical advice before travelling if eczema or dermatitis flare-ups have recently changed
If you have been diagnosed with eczema or dermatitis, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Take care to read the medical declaration fully, so the details you give about your eczema or dermatitis are complete.
Travel insurance is still available if you have eczema or dermatitis. The cover offered depends on how the condition affects you and how well it is controlled, and clear, accurate answers in your medical declaration help make sure the right cover is arranged.
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Don't worry if your condition is not listed above - we cover plenty more medical conditions.
* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.
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