ITCHY SKIN SOLVED 1-2-3
TIP 1
Use Epi-max! We love the Baby & Junior range, which includes Bum Barrier Cream (R82,99 for 50g), Cream (R62,99 for 100g), Bathe (R65,00 for 250ml), Lotion (R75,99 for 450ml), Body Wash (R89,99 for 450ml) and Cream (R99,99 for 400g). Available at Clicks, Dis-Chem, most pharmacies and retailers.
TIP 2
Acknowledge allergies and emotions. Chronic skin conditions such as atopic eczema can have a profound effect on the quality of life of little ones who suffer from it, and their parents. See a dermatologist and/or allergist with a special interest in the condition, and follow their advice to a T. Also manage the psychological impact. A great place to start is The Atopic Eczema Support Group on Facebook and Instagram, where you can chat with people experiencing the same challenges related to atopic eczema.
TIP 3
Read the Health Notebook on page 100.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
South Africa’s childhood cancer survival rate has gradually increased over the past few years to about 55 percent, but there is certainly room for improvement. In developed countries the rate is 80 to 90 percent.
The difference can largely be attributed to the fact that here some children are either never diagnosed, misdiagnosed or unreported.
This means a key factor in improving the survival rate is to improve parents’ general knowledge about the early warning signs of childhood cancer. As with many diseases, the earlier treatment can begin,
