Rhetorical Steroid
Local study by Hospital Kuala Lumpur noted that the order of application of emollient and topical steroid does not matter in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (60). Topical steroid is widely prescribed for treatment of eczema flare, but parents’ fear of side effects of topical steroid is often the stumbling block in ensuring compliance and hence the success of the treatment as illustrated by studies done in 2000 and 2010 respectively [where and about what?] (61, 62). This study done by M.J. Cork et all (63) showed that a comprehensive explanation and demonstration of usage of topical steroid by medical practitioners significantly improves outcome of treatment. Before embarking on in depth discussion with the parents about managing their child using methods of alternative medicine, I want to first explore their perceptions leading to their choices. Parents are aware of the risk of their children having atopic dermatitis in view of positive family history of atopy and although their first child does not have such issue, they still want to be prepared with knowledge to handle the disease should it occur in their future children. As
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The cutaneous manifestations are a way for the body to detoxify itself. Food can be used to enhance the detoxification process and to keep the body “clean” from toxins. Diet suggestions include daily consumption of banana, gluten free diet, substituting white sugar with brown sugar, supplement child with fish oil and vitamins and choosing organic food in general. During flare up of disease, the coach recommends usage of virgin coconut oil and dilution of apple cider vinegar as local application on the skin. When NI had her worse flare up of eczema after the third month vaccination, she was wrapped using turmeric powder every day for a total of two months until the rashes
The cutaneous manifestations are a way for the body to detoxify itself. Food can be used to enhance the detoxification process and to keep the body “clean” from toxins. Diet suggestions include daily consumption of banana, gluten free diet, substituting white sugar with brown sugar, supplement child with fish oil and vitamins and choosing organic food in general. During flare up of disease, the coach recommends usage of virgin coconut oil and dilution of apple cider vinegar as local application on the skin. When NI had her worse flare up of eczema after the third month vaccination, she was wrapped using turmeric powder every day for a total of two months until the rashes