- The other name of eczema is Atopic
Dermatitis.. It is a Pathological
condition that makes the skin red & Itchy..
- It is common in children & it is chronic in nature..
- It is accompanied with asthma & Hay fever..
- Sign &
Symptoms-
- First sign of eczema is intense itching
- The red colour and diffent sizes rash appears in the later
stage..
- Chronic rubbing produce thicken plaques of skin..
Image of childhood eczema.....
NURSING CARE OF
CHILDHOOD ECZEMA
- Skin condition of the child should be assessed..
- Itching sensation, any pain,stinging,soreness should be
assessed..
- Any allergic reaction should be assessed..
- Food which produce allergic reaction should be avoided..
- Skin care should be given..
- Hypersensivity reaction should be checked before useing any
medicine..
- Antibiotic Medication should be used according to Doctor's
advice...