Understanding childhood eczema: prognosis, treatment, and when kids might outgrow it
A common question posed to ESC is, “Will my child outgrow their eczema”? ESC asked Vancouver-based paediatrician Dr. Joseph Lam, MD, FRCPC, about the data on the likelihood of a child outgrowing their eczema.
Dr. Lam shared, “The good news is that most kids will outgrow their eczema, and up to 60% of children find that it eventually stops flaring up when they get older.”
Dr. Lam further explains, “Persistent or late-resolving eczema accounts for only 10-14% of patients. In these kids, however, they don’t need to suffer, even though they have not outgrown their eczema. We have many good and safe medications to ‘make it seem like your child does not have eczema’ even if they have not outgrown their eczema.”
Concerned about your child’s eczema? Talk to your health care provider about the most effective treatment options to manage your child’s eczema symptoms.
Eczema Society of Canada thanks paediatrician Dr. Joseph Lam, MD, FRCPC, for his volunteer contribution to this educational content.
This blog was developed as part of our Life with Eczema program, and funding support for this initiative has been provided by AbbVie, Pfizer Canada, and Sanofi.
Disclaimer: Information provided in this resource does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool. The information is up-to-date at time of publication. All medications, interventions, and treatment plans have risks and benefits, and it is important that individuals discuss their or their child’s specific healthcare needs with a qualified healthcare professional.
October 2024
