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Eczema

Below you will find the latest clinical articles covering . Primary care nurses are at the forefront of and need to stay abreast of all the latest practice and treatment updates as their interaction with patients continuously evolves.

Managing eczema in older adults: A guide for primary care nurses

Margaret Perry looks at the diagnosis and treatment of these common, and painful, skin conditions

Childhood atopic eczema management and diagnosis

Suneeta Kochhar details how nurses can treat children affected by this often painful condition

Childhood atopic eczema – how to answer the questions parents ask?

Julie Van Onselen details commonly asked questions surrounding the treatment of this skin condition

Understanding hand eczema: features, diagnosis and treatment

With rates of eczema on the rise, Sandra Lawton guides us through this increasingly common skin condition

Steroid phobia in eczema: Common and undermines complianc

Topical corticosteroids are an important management option for atopic eczema

Moisturisers: Effective in eczema

In people with eczema, moisturisers prolong time to flare, reduce the number of flares and are steroid sparing, according to a Cochrane review of 77 RCTs with a mean duration of 6.7 weeks. The studies encompassed 6603 people who were aged, on average, 18.6 years

Treating itchy skin conditions: know your emollients

Emollients can positively influence the skin's condition, writes Stacey Croney

Avoiding eczema flares in winter

With the days growing shorter, patients with eczema may experience increased discomfort, writes Sandra Lawton.

Use of emollients in management of atopic eczema

Emollients are an important part of managing this common skin condition, writes Shelley Peacock

Managing and prescribing for atopic eczema in children

Atopic eczema is a chronic condition characterised by dry, itchy skin. It can affect individuals of any age, but it is usually seen in children.

Annular lesions, in images

Annular lesions are a group of skin conditions which present in a number of ways. Jean Watkins explains the diagnosis and treatment of annular lesions a primary care nurse might encounter.

Managing a case of childhood atopic eczema effectively

Atopic eczema in children is generally managed in primary care, so it is vital for nurses to address barriers which might prevent effective therapy, explains Suneeta Kochhar.

Palms of hands, in images

The palms of the hands can be affected by a number of skin conditions. Jean Watkins describes the symptoms, causes and treatment for some of the most common.

Assessing and managing atopic eczema in children

Atopic eczema is not always recognised as serious, but it can have a significant impact on children's quality of life, explains Sandra Lawton.

Managing dry and itchy conditions of ageing skin

Dry, scaly and itchy skin is common in the older person. Jean Watkins discusses treating established skin conditions.

Caring for people with eczema

Skin conditions are common in practice. Ian Peate details the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with eczema

Presentations of eczema

Atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema and follows a course of exacerbations and remissions, but presentations may differ in children and adults, writes Dr Jean Watkins

Managing eczema

Eczema is a chronic condition and management relies on patient education and understanding, write Conor Bowman, Faisal Ali and Jennifer Yell

Managing eczema in older patients

Community nurses can support older people with eczema by understanding the condition and treatment principles, writes Julie Van Onselen

Identifying common lesions and rashes in elderly people

Skin changes in elderly patients should be monitored, assessed and managed, writes Sara Burr

Skin protection in wound management

Failure to manage the skin surrounding a leg ulcer can lead to additional problems and discomfort, explains Annemarie Brown

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