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Eczema

(Streamed live on 5 Sept 2022)

Watch part 1 of the Whānau Āwhina Plunket live chat skin series - expert advice about eczema. Paediatric clinical nurse specialist Lydia Snell joins the kōrero about what eczema is, and the types of moisturisers you should and shouldn't be using for your tamariki to help their skin.

Steroids and eczema

(Streamed live on 6 Sept 2022)

Watch part 2 of the Whānau Āwhina Plunket live chat skin series - expert advice about eczema. Specialist paediatric dermatologist Dr Diana Purvis joins the kōrero about eczema and the various steroid treatments available to help the skin condition. 

Bleach baths and top tips for eczema

(Streamed live on 8 Sept 2022)

Watch part 3 of the Whānau Āwhina Plunket live chat skin series - expert advice about eczema. Paediatric clinical nurse specialist, Faasoa Aupaau joins the kōrero about bleach baths and offer top tips for treating eczema.

Anxiety and the emotional burden of eczema

(Streamed live on 19 Sept 2022)

Watch part 4 of the Whānau Āwhina Plunket live chat skin series - expert advice about eczema. General practitioner Dr Anna Gilmour joins the kōrero about anxiety and the emotional burden of eczema.

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