The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) has issued a draft guideline on the management of atopic eczema in primary care for consultation.

The guideline provides recommendations for the management of atopic eczema in children and adults in primary care, and includes advice on the various topical treatments for atopic eczema (including moisturisers, topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors and dressings), anti-infective treatments (such as antibiotics and antiseptics), antihistamines, complementary therapies, and the roles of food allergy and environmental factors.

The consultation period ends on 31 October 2009.