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From the home of The Combined Approach : behavioural dermatology in action for atopic eczema
Habit Reversal Tip #7: Scratching Context Assessment

During the first week of The Combined Approach programme for adults and older children with atopic eczema, it is necessary to note the circumstances associated with all scratching
What is the age range for The Combined Approach?
There is a special version of The Combined Approach to atopic eczema when a younger child is the patient
Why do you recommend treating the parent before treating the child?
Always asking about other family members with eczema...
Do you have any habit reversal tips for a two year old?
Working with the youngest patient requires working with the parents too...
Habit Reversal Tip #8: Times & Circumstances
Scratching in atopic eczema is more common at certain times and in certain circumstances
Topical Tip #7: Using topical steroids

Level Two of The Combined Approach is optimised use of topical steroids
Can habit reversal be used for other skin conditions?

Scratching, rubbing and picking the skin can be successfully treated with habit reversal in other conditions too.

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