Facial eczema: A cause for concern

Earlier this year there were 2 reports of clinical facial eczema outbreaks in the Australian region of Gippsland. Experts expect that the prevalence of facial eczema in New Zealand and Australia may increase in the future, with global warming providing suitable conditions for widespread outbreaks of the disease over longer periods. Hans van Wees, farmer from Maffra in Gippsland, Victoria, has seen the effects of the disease. “If you enjoy farming, the look of facial eczema is horrible,” he