Demystifying childhood eczema


Statistics show that an estimated one in five children in Malaysia suffer from eczema. - Filepic

In this first of four articles on atopic eczema, we explore some of the most common misconceptions people have of the condition – many of which are barriers to timely and effective treatment.

Twenty years ago, atopic eczema – a type of inflammation of the skin that is associated with the immune system – is a condition that was almost unheard of in children.

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