How Covid-19 triggered more skin allergies

Severe eczema can be seen on an 18-month-old child in this filepic. The CUHK team found that supplementation with their patented microencapsulated formula helped turn severe eczema to moderate in half the young ones who took it. — Dr TARIKA TAIB

Childhood eczema – a condition that causes the skin to become inflamed, dry, itchy and bumpy – is a constant source of worry for parents.

Children can scratch until they bleed, they can’t sleep, and they may end up often skipping nursery or school.