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Dermatitis: Not all skin inflammation is the same
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Dermatitis: Not all skin inflammation is the same
Friday 1 November 2024, 12:45 AM
Atopic dermatitis is characterised by an itchy rash that tends to come and go [Image: Daisy-Daisy on iStock]
Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope looks at some common types of dermatitis and how to treat them, with particular focus on topical corticosteroids
SALLY BRINGS IN her 12-year-old daughter, who you can see has quite a severe rash on her inner elbows and the backs of her knees. Sally says they are
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