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Top tips for managing eczema

Top tips for managing eczema

This guide offers practical tips for managing children's eczema. It advises daily moisturising, using prescribed steroid creams on all affected areas, and avoiding products with allergens. Bathing should be gentle, avoiding soaps and fragrances. To prevent flare-ups, keep children cool, dress them in cotton, and maintain short fingernails.

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