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- Jean Robinson.
- Barts and The London NHS Trust, London.
- Nurs Stand. 2011 Sep 7; 26 (1): 48-56; quiz 58, 60.
AbstractAtopic eczema is a chronic inflammatory itchy skin condition caused by a defect in skin barrier function. It is common in infants and children and may continue into adulthood. Assessment of eczema in children must be holistic, taking into account physical and psychosocial factors. There is no cure for eczema and treatments aim to control the disease. First-line treatment consists of emollients, but many children will also require the use of topical corticosteroids and other treatments as appropriate. Healthcare professionals have an important role to play in educating children, and their parents and carers, in the management of atopic eczema to prevent exacerbation of the condition and improve quality of life.
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