Rashes – Eczema – Dermatitis

PREVENTION and TREATMENT of FLARES: (1) parent education and allergen avoidance, (2) dry skin care: brief & limited bath/shower, mild soap/cleanser, pat dry (not rub) skin, emollients/moisturize immediately after bath & several times daily, (3) topical corticosteroids: ointments better than creams, 1-2x daily; steroid 1st, then emollient; mid ... ................
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