Comparison of lotions, creams, gels and ointments for the treatment of childhood eczema: the BEE RCT

• DOI: 10.3310/gzqw6681
• Publication Date: 2023-11-04T12:52:36Z
• Authors: Matthew J Ridd; Sian Wells; Stephanie J MacNeill; Emily Sanderson; Douglas Webb; Jonathan Banks; Eileen Sutton; Alison RG Shaw; Zoe Wilkins; Julie Clayton; Amanda Roberts; Kirsty Garfield; Lyn Liddiard; Tiffany J Barrett; J Athene Lane; Helen Baxter; Laura Howells; Jodi Taylor; Alastair D Hay; Hywel C Williams; Kim S Thomas; Miriam Santer
• Keywords: Lotion

Emollients are recommended for children with eczema (atopic eczema/dermatitis). A lack of head-to-head comparisons the effectiveness and acceptability different types emollients has resulted in a 'trial error' approach to prescribing.