Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child’s physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child’s doctor the following questions related to eczema and children:

1. What signs and symptoms might indicate that my child has eczema?
   
   
2. How will you diagnose my child?
   
   
3. What type of eczema does my child have?
   
   
4. Is my child's eczema contagious?
   
   
5. What is the likely source of my child’s eczema?
   
   
6. What are the potential complications associated with my child’s eczema?
   
   
7. Is my child likely to develop scars? If so, what steps can we take to minimize scarring?
   
   
8. What are my child’s treatment options?
   
   
9. What are the potential side effects of treatments?
   
   
10. What are the pros and cons of various treatments?
    
    
11. How can I help my child prevent eczema outbreaks?
    
    
12. Is my child likely to outgrow the condition?  
    
    
13. How can I help improve the appearance of my child’s skin?
    
    
14. Are my children less likely to develop eczema because I breastfed them?