1. Management of difficult and severe eczema in childhood.
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Mcaleer, M. A., Flohr, C., and Irvine, A. D.
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TREATMENT of eczema , *ECZEMA , *ECZEMA in children , *SYMPTOMS , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
The article discusses childhood eczema. It elaborates the causes, diagnostic criteria and physiological manifestations of the disease. Mild eczema can be treated using topical anti-inflammatory agents or ultra violet (UV) light. Severe eczema however may not respond to these treatments. topical calceneurin inhibitors and systemic immunomodulatory agents like azathioprine, ciclosporin A and methotrexate are indicated for management of severe eczema. INSET: A PATIENT¿S PERSPECTIVE (A, AGED 8 YEARS).
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- 2012
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