Programme Grants for Applied Research

Scoping systematic review of treatments for eczema

  • Type:
    Extended Research Article Our publication formats
  • Headline:
    The review found that there is now clear evidence that twice weekly anti-inflammatory treatment maintains disease remission. Despite an increase in randomised controlled trials since 2000, the field for eczema remains hampered by poor design and reporting problems; further research is needed on the optimum use of emollients, bathing frequency, wash products, allergy testing and antiseptic treatments.
  • Authors:
    Helen Nankervis,
    Kim S Thomas,
    Finola M Delamere,
    Sébastien Barbarot,
    Natasha K Rogers,
    Hywel C Williams
    Detailed Author information

    Helen Nankervis, Kim S Thomas, Finola M Delamere, Sébastien Barbarot, Natasha K Rogers, Hywel C Williams*

    • Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
  • Funding:
    National Institute for Health Research
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  • Issue:
    Volume: 4, Issue: 7
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  • Citation:
    Nankervis H, Thomas KS, Delamere FM, Barbarot S, Rogers NK, Williams HC. Scoping systematic review of treatments for eczema. Programme Grants Appl Res 2016;4(7). https://doi.org/10.3310/pgfar04070
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