Product Description

This title gives up-to-date expert advice on a growing health phenomenon. The incidence of atopic eczema (eczema associated with allergy and often accompanied by asthma) has increased by three-fold in the last twenty years with twenty per cent of children and one in twelve adults in the UK affected by the disorder. The authors offer the latest research in what causes eczema and why there has been such a dramatic increase in the condition over recent years, as well as a comprehensive overview of orthodox and complementary treatment options. They also offer advice on how to better manage eczema in daily life, including social and emotional factors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #335214 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

About the Author
Dr Carolyn Charman is Specialist Registrar in Dermatology at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham and Sandra Lawton is a nurse consultant specialising in dermatological nursing.

Customer Reviews

An excellent book for all eczema sufferers or their carers
As a long-sufferer of eczema I wasn't expecting this book to be able to tell me anything new - but I was pleasantly surprised. I found its Question and Answer format easy to read, with helpful chapters so you don't have to sit and read the book the whole way through to find what you're after. I learned a lot, and its certainly helped me understand how I can help myself.
Recommended.

A Great Help!
This is a brilliant book - I wish I had bought it years ago for my own eczema but only purchased it recently as my son suffers also. The advice in the book is in line with what your GP will tell you but it gives you so much information on creams and steroids making it easier for you to ask/tell your GP what you need. It is also very helpful when faced with 'old wives tales' and 'myths'! I really do think it's a must for anyone unfortunate enough to suffer with eczema.