Understanding Childhood Eczema

About the author vii

Acknowledgements ix

1 What is eczema? 1

2 What is the best treatment for eczema? 9

3 The impact of eczema on your child and on the family 29

4 Understanding and managing scratching 43

5 Understanding and managing sleep problems 59

6 Understanding and managing diet for your child with eczema 71

7 Managing teasing and improving your child’s self-esteem 79

8 Growing up with eczema 91

Useful addresses and contacts 99

Recommended further reading 103

Index 105