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Eczema: Front Shop Module 5, 2018
Eczema is an extremely common skin condition that causes dry, itchy, scaly, red and inflamed skin. It may start at any age but occurs most commonly in children.
Eczema usually presents with a patchy or widespread itchy rash and is often seen in children who have a family history of allergic conditions, such as hay fever or asthma.
This module will enable the front shop member of staff to:
- Have a good understanding of eczema – its causes, symptoms and prevention.
- Understand how patients can reduce their risk of a having a flare-up of their eczema.
- Know what patients can do to manage symptoms such as itching and dry skin.
- Be able to recommend products suitable for skin hydration in patients with eczema.
- Be familiar with the recommended treatment of mild eczema
Have identified the role that he/she can play in helping patients and caregivers living with or caring for patients with eczema.
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