presenting symptoms needed to be treated and there was a need for prescription (appendix 1). Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that causes intense itching of the affected area and sometimes can be scaly. It appears between 2-6 months after birth and affects the scalp, face, neck and armpits and although there is no cure, it clears up on its own within a few months. However, treatment is needed to prevent further skin flaking, itching and infection (National Eczema society, 2008)
The list of eczema treatments available to the prescriber is fairly extensive, however based on the BNF (2014); Emulsifying ointment which is an emollient was chosen. Cork and Danby (2009), state that the complete emollient therapy which consists of emollient
The list of eczema treatments available to the prescriber is fairly extensive, however based on the BNF (2014); Emulsifying ointment which is an emollient was chosen. Cork and Danby (2009), state that the complete emollient therapy which consists of emollient