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Atopic eczema or dermatitis, also called atopic skin disease, easily becomes complicated by the damage caused to skin by habitual scratching.

Then chronic eczema needs more than conventional treatment with moisturiser and topical steroids.

If the behaviour modification treatment habit reversal is added, treatment can be successful in only four weeks.

             "There is no need to Live with Eczema -
             there is now the possibility to Live without Eczema"

                                                                 Dr Peter Norén, Uppsala, Sweden.

"Behavioural Dermatology - the combined approach to atopic skin disease"

pp20-22 March 2011 EXCHANGE
The UK National Eczema Society Members Magazine.

Behavioural medicine - of which behavioural dermatology is a part - links medicine with human behaviour to improve our understanding of physical illness, and therefore improve its treatment. Behavioural medicine takes account of the behaviour of everyone involved - practitioners and patients.
The Combined Approach to atopic eczema is an example of behavioural dermatology. It combines a very simple behaviour modification technique - habit reversal - to eliminate habitual scratching and enable natural healing, together with optimised conventional treatment, to provide a very successful treatment programme.

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Members are able to watch the video:

"LIVE WITHOUT ECZEMA"

where you follow the experience of one patient as she progresses through the treatment programme at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London

Members are able to consult the manual:

with its protocols for treatment, Handbooks for Patients,
and references and suggestions for further reading.

A member
- practitioner or patient -
can also contribute comments and ask questions, and discover more about this effective treatment programme, with

Updates on each element of the treatment programme
Tips on Treatment
Interviews with experts
Suggestions for training
How to get treatment

and much more...

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Dr Christopher Bridgett

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Enabling natural healing

On "The Combined Approach"...

"There is no doubt that The Combined Approach to eczema described here is effective and so will improve the quality of life for many patients with atopic eczema"

Dr John Cotterill, Dermatologist

"The treatment programme is very simple, and is based on common sense"

Dr Peter Norén, Dermatologist

"The programme is a complete success and has changed my life in a way I never thought possible! I am very grateful"

D.E., Patient 23 years old

"Using The Combined Approach, the patient is empowered to take charge of their eczema, and stop it controlling their life"

Dr Valerie Dock, Family Physician

"He is now facing his teenage years without weeping sores. The programme is clear, logical and easy to use, and I cannot recommend it more highly. It has made a tremendous difference to his life - thank you : we are extremely grateful"

Parent of A.L.,11 years old

"The Combined Approach is effective in reversing the distress and low self esteem of chronic atopic eczema - it gives patients both skills and knowledge to control their eczema, and to improve the quality of their life"

Jill Peters, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

" Since completing the course my skin is a lot healthier. There are relapses but these can be zapped as instructed. Overall my general well being and comfort have dramatically improved. Thank you"

N.A., Patient 29 years old