Eczema really is a common skin condition - the numbers speak for themselves: according to the National Eczema Society, one in five children and one in twelve adults in the UK have it. If you are one of them, you may be aware that eczema does not have a 'cure', but that it usually can be managed effectively.
But why does eczema occur at all? And will your child suffer their whole life? This section explains about the symptoms, causes and triggers of eczema, examines how children and teenagers are affected and provides answers to some frequently-asked questions.
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Teenager with eczema? Then find out more here »
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Sources
National Eczema Society - http://www.eczema.org/eczema.html