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People with atopic eczema usually have periods when symptoms are less noticeable, as well as periods when symptoms become more severe (flare-ups). When to seek medical advice There is concern that the child’s carers are not able to provide appropriate eczema treatments and are unable to access outpatient supports The symptoms of atopic eczema often have certain triggers, such as soaps, detergents, stress and the weather. Steroids should be applied generously underneath the moisturiser. Steroid dosage can be calculated using the " Fingertip Unit" method

Signs of infected eczema (eg crusted, vesicular, satellite, pustular, erosive, tender, scabbed or weeping lesions on eczematous skin) Eczema patients may also have an elevated risk of bacterial and viral infections. Eczema incidence can be minimized by a diluted bleach wash. Herpetic infection can be treated with antivirals within 72 hours of the onset of symptoms. Intravenous antiviral treatment may be required in severe infections Fifty years ago, Bayer researchers developed clotrimazole, the active ingredient in Canesten ®, as a revolutionary treatment for vaginal yeast infections (“thrush”). Antihistamines may help ameliorate eczema pruritus. Avoid long-term antihistamine use, manage with eczema flare treatment instead

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The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops in your eye every 1 or 2 hours. Once the redness, itching and soreness starts to feel better, the drops can be used less often. However, if you use the eye drops during the day, you'll only need to use the ointment at night. This is because the effect of the eye ointment lasts longer than the eye drops. At Bayer, we’re focused on bringing science-based solutions to consumers around the world, and throughout all stages of life. steroid creams and ointments ( topical steroids) – used for a few weeks at a time to reduce irritation and soreness

Food allergies: Allergy testing is usually not required. As food allergy is not commonly responsible for eczema flares, parents are encouraged to discuss the initiation of restrictive diets with a Dermatologist or General Paediatrician. See a GP if you have symptoms of atopic eczema. They'll usually be able to diagnose atopic eczema by looking at your skin and asking: Suboptimal everyday skin management is the most common cause of eczema flares and negatively impacts upon a child’s quality of life

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you have pompholyx and the blisters are very painful, leak yellow or green pus or are covered in a yellow-brown crust – these are signs of an infection Common causative organisms include Staphylococcus aureus (consider MRSA if no response to first-line antibiotics.)