Understanding Childhood Eczema
Penny Titman
Anyone who has ever been with
a child, or an adult, with eczema will do well to read this new book.
The main symptom, itching, can
become a torture for the child, and for the parent as well. The knock on
effect can be troubling too - dreadful discomfort for the child and a
feeling of helplessness for the parent. Interrupted sleep can lead to
irritable tantrums and even behavioural and emotional problems. So it is
not only the sufferer who needs help, but also the parent who is caring
for the child.
The book contains the answers
many frequently asked questions: Is eczema caused by allergy? Or by
stress? What is the best treatment for eczema? And how do you know which
to use? How safe are steroid creams? How can I help my child not to
scratch? And a cry from most parents hearts: ‘How can I keep calm?’
Answers to such questions are backed up by much useful advice, such as the
need to watch out for teasing and name-calling and to be on the alert for
bullying.
Understanding Childhood Eczema,
written by psychologist Penny Titman, explains all the aspects of this
all-too-common condition, and there are plenty of tips about how to deal
with the whole situation. A good book to buy.
Published by Wiley
£8.99 
$14.95 ISBN: 047084759X
available
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Review published 26 March 2003 © Jill
Curtis 2003
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