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The double benefits of educational programmes for patients with eczema

Stabb et al's study clearly shows that educational programmes for the management of atopic dermatitis in children and self management in adolescents greatly improve control of the disease.1 What they fail to say, however, is why the programmes are so effective, or that they could be a valuable resource in primary care (where most patients with atopic dermatitis are seen) as well as in secondary care.

Poor adherence to therapy is a major reason for treatment failure in patients with atopic dermatitis. The most important cause is lack of knowledge about the disease and its treatment.2 People with eczema …