Topical Steroid Withdrawal
Topical corticosteroids (also known as topical steroids) are often used to treat eczema and come in several forms including creams, ointments and lotions. Like many treatments, they can have side effects, many of which are
Celebrating Easter with an eczema prone child
This weekend marks Easter, a time for celebrating the change in season and eating lots of chocolate. But if you have a child with eczema, Easter can be tricky to navigate. For some, food intolerances
Could you help with research into phototherapy?
Has your child been offered phototherapy as treatment for eczema? You could help research by taking part in this important survey on phototherapy and your experiences with it. Even if you were offered the treatment
Eczema under the microscope
When you are struggling to manage your child's eczema, trying different treatments and not getting the results you want can be frustrating. However, there is a lot of research happening in the world of eczema. The goal is to find out
Hand washing at school when your child has eczema
Now the new school term has started after a long break, children will be needing to get used to the new normal. Kids may be nervous, excited or apprehensive about returning to the classroom but
New fire warnings to be on all emollient packaging
All emollients must now carry a new fire warning label - but don't let this put you off using the creams or ointments if your child has eczema and needs them. The Medicines & Healthcare