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Managing eczema

Skin structure
Eczema explained
Treatment options
Emollients and topical corticosteroids
Scenario
Interactive case study
The Eucerin range
Your recommendation
Additional advice
Assessment questions

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Additional advice

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What additional advice could you share with Joanne?

Tell her that once she has treated this episode she will not need to use emollients any longer

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Chronic (long-term) dry skin needs to be managed with daily emollient therapy.

Talk her through the Eucerin range and explain why products containing urea are an effective treatment for dry skin Emollients such as Eucerin should be applied sparingly and infrequently

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Emollients need to be applied generously to the affected area as often as possible.

Apply emollients down the limbs in one direction €“ do not rub in using a circular motion Emollients are most effective when applied after a shower or bath, when the skin is moist
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