Eczema in children: why steroids are not the only answer
ADG talks to a leading dermatologist on non-steroidal treatments for kids
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Misconceptions about topical corticosteroids continue to result in the undertreatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children, the Australasian College of Dermatologists warns.
Non-steroidal options are available, such as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs), but guidelines differ about their use in childhood eczema. So when and how should non-steroidal options be used?
In this Q&A, Dr Li-Chuen Wong, head of dermatology at the Children’s Hospital in Westmead, Sydney, talks to ADG about steroid-free approaches to childhood eczema.
