The lives of thousands of children and their families are affected by eczema, a skin disorder which can vary from from a small, mildly irritating patch of skin to a much more widespread, painful, and unsightly rash. While conventional treatments have given relief to many children, others continue to suffer the physical and emotional pain associated with severe eczema.
In this well-illustrated book aimed at both parents and affected children, Dr Atherton explains the latest in what is known about the causes, the treatments available, and the effects on the child and family's life. He also gives practical advice on where to go for help and support.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good resource to have on hand:
This 250 page book is a valuable resource for any parent contending with infant eczema. I found the color pictures particularly helpful. Without it, I'm not sure that I would have had the courage to insist that our child be seen by a pediatric dermatologist. It turns out that he not only had eczema, but a common secondary infection that looked much like the photos in the book.
David Atherton writes this book not as a sure-fire method to eliminate the source of eczema, but as a tool for trying different... more info
Eczema in Childhood: The Facts:
David Atherton goes into great depth to help the reader understand some possible reasons for the eczema. He gives a very comprehensive explanation of how the body reacts to undigested proteins. I found that part to be very valuable.
However, I was very disappointed that he did not mention his opinion on nutritional supplements such as zinc, flax seed oil (Omega 3 vs Omega 6), vitamin B12 or B6, etc. He never mentioned digestive enzymes or his opinion on whether they may assist in breaking down the... more info
Just what the doctor ordered...:
There can be no other ailment as frustrating as eczema: any parent who has stood hopelessly by and watched their child scratch will testify to this. This book is a MUST read for any parent in that position. It covers EVERY question you ever had about the condition and more.
"THE" Book on Childhood Eczema - HANDS DOWN!:
IF YOUR CHILD HAS SERIOUS ECZEMA, AND YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT...READ THIS BOOK. IT TELLS YOU MORE THAN ANY OTHER BOOK ON THE TOPIC...IVE READ MANY AND THIS ONE IS EXCELLENT....YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO ENGLAND FOR DR. ATHERTON TO TREAT HIM/HER. GET IT NOW AND GET TO EDUCATING YOURSELF...YOU WILL REGRET EVERY DAY THAT YOU DELAYED.
