title: Atopic eczema: nurse-led care--2. Treatments.
abstract: In the second of a two-part article on eczema, a nurse consultant in dermatology discusses treatments. The principles of selecting and using emollients and the use of topical corticosteroids are also discussed. The importance of educating the patient on how to use emollients, topical corticosteroids and other treatments is emphasised, particularly in the context of nurse-led eczema clinics.
authors.affiliation: Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lawton
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000451:nursing*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004643:Emollients; D007155:Immunologic Factors