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ATOPIC DERMATITIS (PEDIATRIC)

Atopic dermatitis is a familial, chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense itching, dry skin, with inflammation and exudation that commonly presents during early infancy and childhood, but can persist or start in adulthood.
It is also referred to as atopic eczema.
It is one of the most common skin diseases afflicting both adults and children.

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Patient Education

Discuss the chronic nature of atopic dermatitis, exacerbating factors and appropriate treatment options
- Emphasize that atopic dermatitis tends to improve over time
Teach the patient/caregiver how to monitor disease progression and when to seek medical help
Educate the patient about good skin care practices (eg bathing, hydration and use of moisturizers)
Explain potential side effects of medications when used over extended periods of time
- Patient/caregiver should be instructed to apply topical steroids thinly to skin lesions only and emollients over unaffected areas
Keep fingernails trimmed short
Use of cotton gloves at night to limit scratching

Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

06 May 2021

In a webinar held on 27 March 2021, paediatric endocrinology nurses Karen Blair, Kate Davies, and Siti Zarina Yaakop shared insights and clinical experience based on their frontline roles in caring for patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) and supporting their family members.

Early protection against rotavirus infections

12 Dec 2019

Rotavirus (RV) is highly contagious. Globally, 2 million children are hospitalized and more than 500,000 die annually from RV associated gastroenteritis. Therefore, vaccination is imperative for the prevention of RV infections.

Rotavirus gastroenteritis in children: What doctors should know

30 Jan 2018

At a continuing medical education webcast hosted by GlaxoSmithKline, Dr Gyneth Lourdes G. Bibera discussed on preventive strategies against rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE).