THE PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT OF ATOPIC ECZEMA IN CHILDREN.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Powell, Ann Marie
- Source
- Foods Matter (UK); Apr2008, p4-7, 4p, 2 Color Photographs
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 17461324
The article describes a management plan for children with eczema. Characterized by dry, red and inflamed skin, eczema refers to a condition in which the normal skin barrier function is disrupted which then leads to the overactivation of the immune system within the skin. Atopic eczema is the common form affecting school children and it is associated with other atopic conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. The principles followed in managing the condition include the use of emollients to wash and prevention of aggravating factors.