Eczema

Association

Asthma

Hay fever

Aggravating factors

Pets

Irritants, e.g. soaps/detergents, allergens)

Clinical features

Itching in skin creases

Generally dry skin

Visible flexural eczema

Itchy rash

Onset in the first 2y of life mainly

Management

Antihistamine – Claratyne

Moisture such as dermeze or sorbolene

Hydrocortisone 1 % ointment bd

Avoid irritants if known such as soap

Advise to wear loose clothes

Wet dressings–to be applied with every flare 1-4 times daily for at least 3 days. – Usually used in severe eczema