Eczema is a general term for an itchy, red rash. It can range in size, from affecting a small area that looks like a little patch of dry skin, to the entire surface of the body, becoming an unbearable ...

Objective Leave-on emollients form the mainstay of eczema treatment, but adherence is poor. We aimed to explore parents’/carers' views on effectiveness and acceptability of leave-on emollients for ...

Telling your child to stop scratching itchy skin rarely works. Eczema is just too itchy, and telling your child to stop scratching can feel stressful. Stress often makes eczema worse. Add colloidal ...

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can cause significant discomfort for ...

For years, people have said that supplements can effectively treat eczema; however, research reveals numerous safety concerns when these are used to treat childhood eczema. Before giving your child ...

There is no specific test used to diagnose eczema. The doctor will look at the rash and ask about symptoms, the child's past health, and the family's health. If family members have any atopic ...

However, the probiotic seemed to prevent atopic sensitisation to common food allergens and so reduce the incidence of atopic eczema in early childhood. Trial registration Number ISRCTN26287422. Our ...

The Lancet has published two papers on eczema, one including an adolescent cohort (children over the age of 12 years). The Archivist thought these two novel treatments needed discussion. They may well ...

The EWAP is for use by parents or carers to help them manage their child's eczema at home with advice and input from their GP. Parents or GPs can download the EWAP and complete it together (see ...