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How to use wet dressings with young children

How to use wet dressings with young children

This guide explains how to use wet dressings to manage eczema in young children. It involves soaking cotton clothes in warm water (with bath oil if advised), applying prescribed steroid cream and moisturiser, dressing the child in wet then dry layers, and removing the dressings once dry. This method helps soothe skin and reduce itching.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
General, Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
August 2023
Last reviewed:
May 2026