1. Effective management of atopic eczema in adults.
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Watkins, Jean
- Subjects
ADRENOCORTICAL hormones ,HORMONE therapy ,ATOPIC dermatitis treatment ,THERAPEUTIC use of glucocorticoids ,DERMATOLOGIC agents ,ANTIHISTAMINES ,TACROLIMUS ,DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis ,ATOPIC dermatitis ,SKIN care ,DISEASE exacerbation ,DISEASE complications ,SYMPTOMS ,PSYCHOLOGY ,DIAGNOSIS ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Atopic eczema (AE) is a common condition in children and tends to improve with age; however, 2–10% of patients will continue to be affected as adults. When managing the adult patient with eczema it is essential that an assessment of the signs and symptoms, as well as the effect the condition is having on quality of life, is carried out. This article focuses on the presentation of AE, complications that may be experienced by patients with AE, management of the condition and when to refer to a specialist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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