Abstract
Atopic eczema is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting about 30 of Australian and New Zealand children. Severe eczema costs over AUD?6000/year per child in direct medical, hospital and treatment costs as well as time off work for caregivers and untold distress for the family unit. In addition, it has a negative impact on a child s sleep, education, development and self-esteem. The treatment of atopic eczema is complex and multifaceted but a core component of therapy is to manage the inflammation with topical corticosteroids (TCS). Despite this, TCS are often underutilised by many parents due to corticosteroid phobia and unfounded concerns about their adverse effects. This has led to extended and unnecessary exacerbations of eczema for children.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-251 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Australasian Journal of Dermatology |
Volume | 56 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |