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More information about child eczema

These pages contain useful information and advice about dealing with childhood eczema.

  HealthInfo recommends the following pages

New Zealand information

• DermNet NZ – Atopic eczema

  This page includes photos of what eczema can look like in babies, preschoolers, and school-aged children.

• KidsHealth – Eczema

  This page includes short videos to help parents caring for a child with eczema.

International websites

• Patient
  • Atopic eczema

    This page gives details about symptoms and treatment of eczema.

  • Eczema triggers and irritants

    More detailed information about what can cause a flare-up of eczema.

• Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne – Knowing your child's eczema

  This booklet includes detailed advice on topics such as how to stop your child from over-heating, what soap powders to use, allergies, immunisation, and more.

Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Updated March 2017.

Page reference: 37328

Review key: HIEXC-14148