title: Know how treatment for childhood eczema.
abstract: Eczema cannot be cured, but much can be done both to prevent and alleviate its symptoms in children. Emollients--available as bath oils, soap substitutes and moisturisers--have a vital role in treating dry, scaly skin and tackling the scratch/itch cycle. They should be used daily, and can be administered alongside topical steroids and other treatments.
authors.affiliation: Harrogate District Hospital.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Layton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004485:Eczema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*