About the book

Published in 1999, this book is still relevant and widely popular among parents. Nearly 11-20% children in the United Kingdom suffer from eczema, which is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. Eczema can cause a great deal of suffering for both the child who has it and the parents, too. But eczema can get under control if you follow some basic rules. This booklet is all about that. It can greatly reduce everyone’s suffering.

Essential chapters of this Book

Understand your skin

A pictographic representation of our skin is there in the first chapter. This will explain the biology of our skin and tell you where eczema affects.

What is eczema

From a very layman’s perspective, Dr. Sharif has explained eczema. Plain and simple terms, not like any other medical journals.

Tell others about eczema

Eczema needs care. People surrounding the children who have eczema need to know this. This section is dedicated to them.

Control eczema

How to get eczema under control using the most practical and effective way is defined here. You’ll make a deal with your child’s eczema.

Eczema treatment

If the condition of your child’s eczema is not bearable, you can go for steroid treatment.

Eczema practical care

What you need to follow every day, what to do when your child goes swimming, what to wear, and other things

Control flare-ups

Eczema symptoms return during the flare-up period. How to tackle eczema at that time is all about in this chapter.

Other skin conditions

Eczema is not similar to nappy rash or other skin problems. Differentiate them and take care of each symptom.

Find best emollient

There are some specific parameters to follow when choosing an emollient for treating your child’s eczema. Find them here.

Relevant FAQs

Some of the common questions parents ask have been answered in this final chapter.

Control eczema with science

For everyone with eczema, whatever their age

A reflection of eczema in children (UK Data)

23%

of children had eczema in 2003

1

in every 5 children in the UK develops eczema

16.2%

children (0-5-year-old children develop eczema)

No Cure

but it can be controlled using a practical approach

Kind words from readers

The one thing that I don’t think has aged well in this book is the claim that touching cannot spread eczema. This booklet should be considered as a school textbook, as per my opinion.
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Brady Abraham

⭐4.5

Dr. Shariff used simple words to explain eczema. This is wonderful. My 5 year old has learned now how to take care of him without my help. I think this booklet has empowered my son.

Jackson Wilder

⭐4.9

As a teacher, I found new ways to deal with class students who have eczema. Dr. Sharif rightly pointed out that children suffering from eczema need more empathy than medicines.

Leann Phillis

⭐5.0