Articles

On this page you will find articles that have been published in past editions of Exchange, our quarterly magazine for Society members. Please feel free to download these articles. Please note to view these articles your will need a pdf reader such as Adobe Acrobat.

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NICE guidelines for atopic eczema in children

Amanda Roberts looks at the guideline for management of atopic eczema in children from birth up to 12 years. For more information, go to NICE. Published March 07.

Eczema and the sun

Support Manager John Fuller looks at ways to minimise the impact of rising temperatures on eczema. Published March 09

Infection & Eczema

We all know that eczema is not infectious - one of the Society’s key messages for very many years.  Damaged skin is vulnerable to infection, however and infected eczema is one of the most common issues raised with our helpline.  In this article our information team looks at why this might be and what we can do about it.  Published July 2010.

Food allergy and food elimination diets in atopic eczema

Jane Calder, Senior Dietician at the Dermatology Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, explains the role of food allergies in eczema. Published June 07.

Eczema in the elderly

Dr Alyson M. Bryden, Specialist Registrar in Dermatology at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School in Dundee, examines common skin issues in later life. Published June 07.

Eczema and the home environment

Information and Education Manager Sue Ward looks at the trigger factors at home in the flare-up of eczema. Published Dec 05.

Hands up for new treatment option

Dr Jonathan White, Consultant Dermatologist at St John’s Institute of Dermatology at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, examines the issue surrounding chronic hand eczema. Published Sept 08. http://www.myhandeczema.co.uk

Dry Skin and Atopic Eczema (Filaggrin Update)

Dr Sue Lewis-Jones, Consultant Dermatologist at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, looks at the fillaggrin story and reports on the latest research. Published September 09.

Defective skin barrier function as a possible cause of eczema

PhD student Kate Bennett outlines her three-year project focusing on understanding the causes of eczema in children. Pub Mar 09.

Red Cross skin camouflage offers effective cover for scarring from eczema

If you are living with scarring as a result of eczema, the British Red Cross skin camouflage service offers a simple route to improved confidence and independence. Published September 09.

Steroid Phobia - A Major Obstacle in Caring for Eczema Sufferers

Dr Saleem Taibjee, Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Dr Carolyn Charman, Consultant Dermatologist, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital consider the risks and benefits of using topical steroids as well as dispelling common myths and misconceptions. Published Dec 09.

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