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Good results with online CBT for atopic eczema


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The common skin disease atopic eczema (AE) impacts heavily on the life quality and general health of sufferers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have now evaluated its treatment with internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT). The study suggests that patients feel better after iCBT compared with a control group who received only traditional treatment. The results, which are published in
JAMA Dermatology, might eventually make important care available to a large patient group.
We ve carried out a promising pilot study but were still surprised at how effective internet-delivered CBT seems to be against atopic eczema, says the paper s first author Erik Hedman-Lagerlof, adjunct professor at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. ICBT requires much less therapy time than the normal treatment format and has the potential to reach many patients who don t have access to a psychologist. ....

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Internet-based therapy may help eczema sufferers, study finds


Who is most at risk?
While the causes of eczema are not completely understood, having a family history of the condition is an important risk factor. Studies have also shown links between asthma and allergies.
The skin disorder often goes into remission, but may return under certain circumstances. Common triggers include hot or cold temperature, dry conditions, certain fabrics or detergents.
Common treatment options
Common treatment options for eczema include antihistamines and topical steroids to reduce inflammation and itchiness. And because too much scratching can lead to infection, sometimes oral antibiotics are often prescribed to kill any bacteria that gets under the skin. ....

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