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Atopic eczema in under 12s: diagnosis and management

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Last updated:6th Jun 2023
Atopic eczema in under 12s: diagnosis and management - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)


This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atopic eczema in children under 12. It aims to improve care for children with atopic eczema by making detailed recommendations on treatment and specialist referral. The guideline also explains how healthcare professionals should assess the effect eczema has on quality of life, in addition to its physical severity.

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