An alternative treatment known as “wet wrap therapy” may effectively heal children suffering from the skin condition eczema. First described in 1987 by researcher Noreen Nicol, wet wrap therapy ...

If you or your child is having a severe flare of atopic dermatitis the most common type of eczema ask your doctor about wet wrap therapy. This short-term treatment can be a safe and fast way to ...

The number of children with atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is on the rise. Some estimate that one in five children in the U.S. now suffers from the painful, itchy skin condition. In ...

The authors propose home use of wet-wrap dressings in treating acute flares for 1 week, with once weekly repeat treatments, if necessary. Improvement in atopic dermatitis treated with wet wraps occurs ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Wet wrap therapy was beneficial as an acute intervention for children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis ...

The number of children with atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is on the rise. Some estimate that one in five children in the U.S. now suffers from the painful, itchy skin condition. In ...

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can affect people of all ages. Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become ...

A study conducted by experts at National Jewish Health in Denver shows wet wrap therapy vastly improves symptoms of eczema and atopic dermatitis in children. Heather Karazim of Indianapolis uses wet ...

One in five children in the US suffers from the painful, itchy skin condition known as eczema. To control their symptoms, many children are prescribed powerful medications like immunosuppressants or ...

Concerns about safety and the use of wet wraps have been addressed. A common concern is suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (HPA). In the study by Goodyear et al. (1991) in children with ...

DENVER, CO -- July 10, 2014 -- The number of children with atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is on the rise. Some estimate that one in five children in the U.S. now suffers from the ...