Help keep your child's pediatric eczema under control

Pediatric atopic dermatitis can be a frustrating condition for kids—it can be difficult to resist the urge to scratch, to follow treatment routines, to feel confident in their skin. Learn about different ways you can help in this video with Tanya Altmann, MD.

Use this list of topics and questions to help prepare for your next appointment with your child’s pediatrician.

Though pediatric eczema can be controlled for many patients, flare-ups can still occur, especially among children with moderate to severe pediatric eczema. In this video, Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses how medications can help patients and parents get symptoms under control.

Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema, and is fairly common among children. Watch pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, explain her top tips for parents of children with atopic dermatitis.

If your child’s atopic dermatitis is not improving, you may want to discuss these therapies with your pediatrician.