Tips for Educators questions

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At home, many hours are spent in skincare routines such as wet wrapping, bleach baths, medicated topical creams, moisturising creams, additional medications, environmental controls, special bedtime clothing, cool compresses, calming and distraction methods when the itch gets too much. In addition to these routines, there are often multiple trips to the GP, specialists and, at times, hospital stays to contend with. What key things can an educator do to help a child with eczema while at school?

1. Agree on a ‘signal’ between the two of you to enable the child to let you know when he/she is uncomfortable.
2. Redirect the child to use a distraction toy rather than scratch or, if uncomfortable, apply cream or use cool pack. Saying ‘don’t scratch’ doesn’t help.
3. Be aware of child’s discomfort and tiredness as he/she may not have slept much due to itching.
4. Use a fan or air conditioner if the child is too hot. Remember to encourage him/her to drink plenty of water.
5. Educate all children about skin conditions to encourage the inclusion of children who look different.
6. Use the charts provided by ESA to remind everyone of triggers and solutions.

Please select all appropriate responses for the scenario below.

Scenario

It is a hot, humid day. The classroom has no air-conditioning and only one, single speed ceiling fan. Your students return to the classroom after a sport session flushed and sweaty. You notice a student with eczema starting to scratch and look uncomfortable. What do you do?