Understanding Childhood Eczema: 1 (Understanding Illness & Health) - Softcover

Titman, Penny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047084759X ISBN 13: 9780470847596

Publisher: Wiley, 2003

Synopsis

As many parents know, eczema amongst children can be a difficult, painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the parent and the child. It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleep disruption. This can result in parenting difficulties, and may even place the child at increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems. In addition to covering the medical aspects of the condition, Understanding Childhood Eczema focuses on the psychological consequences and how they can be managed, as well as psychological factors in treatment. Revealing the advantages and drawbacks of conventional therapies, this easy-to-follow guide explains all aspects of childhood eczema in an accessible manner to help you and your child cope with this distressing condition. Penny Titman is an experienced clinical child psychologist who has extensive experience in working with children and families with chronic health problems. She has completed a PhD on the psychological impact of skin conditions on children and their families which included a study of childhood eczema on the family.

About this title

Review:

"?A good book to but?" (Familyonwards.com, 27 March 2003)

"?helping to identify the issues involved with eczemasensitively and accurately?a book that will undoubtedly become afirst point of call for any parent caring for a child who haseczema?" (Junior, June 2003)

"?very helpful for parents with an atopic child?" (Intl. Jnl. OfAdolescent Health, Vol.15, No.2, 2003)

"?5 stars?invaluable for any family that has a child witheczema?" (Youthinmind.com, 4 Juluy 2003)

"?a very helpful and useful book?very good value for money andhighly readable?" (Quarterly Jnl of the National Eczema Society, June 2003)

"?a clear easy-to-read style?can only be a benefit to any housewhere eczema is an issue?" (Marshwood Vale Magazine, July 2003)

"An invaluable resource for any family with a child who haseczema." (Here's Health, September 2003)

From the Back Cover:

'Sometimes I think I can't bear it, I can't do it, but I do because I have no choice. Who else is going to do it?'

Although eczema is a common childhood complaint, it can be an emotional, painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the family, as well as the child. Understanding Childhood Eczema tackles these difficulties with sympathy and understanding, showing you how to deal with tantrums, sleep problems, scratching, teasing, and lots more.

Packed full of practical advice for choosing and managing different treatments, Penny Titman also talks about how having a child with eczema can affect other family members. Am I spoiling my child because of the eczema? What about the other children? Am I neglecting my partner or myself?

Lots of people will offer you advice when your child has eczema. Understanding Childhood Eczema will help you decide what is best for your child, your family and you.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 047084759X
• ISBN 13: 9780470847596
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 124