Tag: Swimming
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Ask DrB: Swimming pools and atopic eczema: do they go together?
Parents worry about taking a child with eczema to a swimming pool, but let’s face it swimming is fun and good exercise – it also saves lives!So I have checked this out, and the good news is swimming pools and atopic eczema usually go together just fine. Swimming in the sea too!But a problem can…
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Holidays and Eczema: Better or Worse?
Not everyone is the same, but most people with eczema like going on holiday! In clinic at the first appointment to start The Combined Approach programme for atopic eczema we always ask about the factors that can either improve or worsen the condition. While rubbing and scratching never makes things better, and can make things much…