How often are bath emollients prescribed to children with atopic eczema in primary care in England? A cross‐sectional study

Abstract

Atopic eczema is one of the most burdensome skin diseases across the globe and affects up to 20% of children in the UK. The mainstay of treatment is regular use of emollients including leave‐on emollients, soap substitutes and emollient bath additives. However, the lack of evidence to support the use of bath additives has led some to question their role in atopic eczema management. A recently published, independent, randomised controlled trial has provided robust evidence that bath emollients provide no meaningful benefit in addition to standard care (regular use of leave‐on emollients and avoidance of soap.

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