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St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey, UK. Pocket textbook for nurses and dermatologists in a hospital or general community setting. Outlines how to recognize eczema and its subtypes, institute appropriate management, identify possible cases of contact allergy, and enable later referral. Full-color illustrations. Softcover. DNLM: Eczema--Handbooks. ... Read more

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A good book to help you understand the various types of eczema. A good value for the money. ... Read more

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Eczema is a most unpleasant and upsetting condition, especially in children. It causes intense itching and can be quite disfiguring, leading to depression and isolation. This new, revised edition of the self-help guide takes a comprehensive look at all forms of treatment, including complementary therapies and special diets. Christine Orton has a son with eczema and has worked for the National Eczema society. ... Read more

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From the "Problem Solvers" series, designed to help children cope with potentially difficult or alarming situations, this book deals with a child having eczema. ... Read more

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Atopic dermatitis or eczema is an increasingly common skin disease, but its distribution, frequency, and underlying causes have not yet been systematically reviewed in depth. Atopic Dermatitis takes an original look at the epidemiology of the disorder, its prevalence and possible causes. This unique volume draws on international experts from dermatology, epidemiology, pediatrics, and immunology. As an allergic disease, atopic dermatitis has much in common with other allergies and this comprehensive resource sheds new light on the mechanisms that underlie the allergic response. This wide-ranging reference will be invaluable for all involved in the treatment or study of atopic dermatitis. ... Read more

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Often long lasting and incapacitating, hand eczema is one of the most common clinical conditions. Like the highly-successful, bestselling first edition, this new and updated version of Hand Eczema presents a comprehensive review of all aspects of this common skin disease. This authoritative and well-researched Second Edition covers everything from classification and immunology of the basic mechanism of eczema reaction, to clinical types (particularly irritant, allergic, atopic, and hyperkeratotic hand eczema), epidemiology, occupational aspects, and treatment modalities.What's New In The Second Edition: Information on risk factors, Chapters on toxicological and clinical aspects, Featuring edited chapters by leading researchers in the field, this volume also contains an extensive atlas of full-color photographs depicting the various types of hand eczema. For dermatologists, occupational health physicians, cosmetologists, and researchers at pharmaceutical companies, this book is an indispensable reference. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2002. The length of the article is 551 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Inflammation of the vulva a diagnostic challenge. (Contact Dermatitis, Eczema).
Author: Helen Lippman
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 2Page: 47(1)

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A Paper Originally Read Before The Medical Society Of London, November 30, 1891. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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THE NATURAL WAY This series sets out to explain the approaches of both orthodox and complementary medicine. With the endorsements of both the British and American Holistic Medical Associations, these concise guides explain clearly what the condition is, how and why it occurs, and what can be done about it. Each book contains practical self-help information and details of where to find qualified outside help. Millions of people worldwide suffer from this most common and unpleasant of skin conditions. It causes not just embarrassment and itching but also irritability, lack of concentration and fatigue. The strong drugs often prescribed treat only the symptoms, not the causes, so they are not a cure. The Natural Way: Eczema shows how you can avoid eczema altogether and overcome its effects naturally. It explains:- * Your skin and eczema * Causes and risk factors * How to help yourself * Conventional treatments * Safe and gentle alternatives * How to find and choose a reliable practitioner ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Eczema is an itching skin condition which can be difficult for anyone - especially a child - to have to deal with. Thishandbook guides the reader through the maze of old wives' tales, unscientific advice and outdated treatments. It helps them to find ways of coping with their child's eczema that fit in with their everyday interests and activity. Using straightforward language, it explains how to ensure that a childwith eczema leads a happy, healthy and normal life. The book answers 174 real questions asked by the families of young children with eczema. It gives you positive, medically accurate information you can rely on, including hints and tips from the expert authors on practical ways you can help you child -- and how your child can help too. It tells you about complementary therapies, their benifits and limitations, and the role they can play in treating eczema. It alsogives practical guiance on bringing up a child with eczema,covering areas such as school, leisure activities, relationships, and how to handle other people's negative attitudes. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more