Tag: Psychology
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VIDEO: A Behavioural Approach
The Combined Approach to atopic eczema is a successful treatment programme using a behavioural approach. It combines optimal conventional topical treatment with habit reversal, a very simple behaviour modification technique for the habitual scratching that causes chronic eczema. This presentation describes the programme for Adults and Older Children. A modified version is suitable for Younger…
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Suntan, Psychology and Atopic Eczema
Although sunshine can be good for eczema, suntanning is not recommended A sun tan is created by sunshine darkening melanin, the pigment in skin. Being in the sun can also increase the production of melanin. This is seen as a protective reaction against the harmful effects of too much sunshine. Excessive sunbathing and tanning using artificial…