Conclusion

This section has outlined the nature of eczema and its management. This includes a summary of its clinical signs, differential diagnosis and its different variants, with reference to its impact on people and their families. This is accompanied by an evidence-based summary of the key treatments and management strategies to control eczema, highlighting the nursing contribution, especially in otherwise neglected areas such as education and behavioural management. The holistic measurement of eczema is also included, as a basis for more rigorous assessment and evaluation.