Atopic eczema in primary care: evidence update and implications for practice

Santer, Miriam; Ridd, Matthew J; Harvey, Jane; Lax, Stephanie; Muller, Ingrid; Roberts, Amanda; Thomas, Kim S

Abstract

Most people with eczema have mild or moderate disease, and most are treated in primary care.1 This article aims to support health professionals in helping patients get control of eczema in time-limited consultations. Recent updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on atopic eczema highlighted changes to advice regarding bath emollients and advice on how to wash.2 While a fuller update is awaited, the evidence behind this is presented here, along with a summary of other recent research on eczema.

Citation

Santer, M., Ridd, M. J., Harvey, J., Lax, S., Muller, I., Roberts, A., & Thomas, K. S. (2024). Atopic eczema in primary care: evidence update and implications for practice. British Journal of General Practice, 74(738), 40-42. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp24X736101

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 28, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Dec 28, 2023
• Publication Date: 2024-01
• Deposit Date: Jan 25, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 26, 2024
• Journal: British Journal of General Practice
• Print ISSN: 0960-1643
• Electronic ISSN: 1478-5242
• Publisher: Royal College of General Practitioners
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 74
• Issue: 738
• Pages: 40-42
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp24X736101
• Keywords: Family Practice
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/29000802