Management of difficult and severe eczema in childhood.

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).