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Question 1
How is the severity of the eczema in summer as compared to winter?
Definitely improves
Probably improves
About the same
Probably worsens
Definitely worsens
Not sure/Not applicable
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Question 2
How is the severity of the eczema in a tropical environment as compared to a dryer climate?
Definitely improves
Probably improves
About the same
Probably worsens
Definitely worsens
Not sure/Not applicable
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Question 3
My child's skin feels dry to touch
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 4
I feel that a regular moisturiser is very important in controlling my child's eczema
Definitely true
Probably true
It makes little difference
Not sure
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Question 5
Swimming in chlorinated swimming pools affects the eczema in what way?
Definitely worsens
Probably worsens
It can improve it
Not sure/not relevant
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Question 6
As a baby, teething seemed to cause eczema around the mouth
Definitely true
Probably true
It did not
Not sure
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Question 7
Rough fabrics such as wool feel prickly on the skin and/or flare the eczema
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 8
My child's eczema seems to flare when they are overheated
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 9
My child has had positive skin prick tests or RAST blood tests to certain foods
Yes
Has had test but negative
Not sure
Hasn't been tested
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Question 10
I can predict that with certain foods that eczema will flare
Yes every time guaranteed with certain foods
At times occurs
There doesn't seem to be a correlation
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Question 11
The eczema seems to worsen in certain environments (e.g. visiting certain relative's house)
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 12
My child has also been diagnosed with hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Yes
Maybe
No
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Question 13
My child has also been diagnosed with asthma
Yes
Maybe
No
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Question 14
My child has been given oral antibiotics for their eczema
Yes
No
Unsure
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Question 15
My child's eczema improves when taking antibiotics
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure/hasn't had any
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Question 16
My child does seem to scratch even normal looking skin
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 17
At times, my child can go to bed with relatively clear skin yet can wake from scratching
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 18
My child's eczema seems to flare at change of seasons
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 19
My child's eczema tends to take the form of small coin sized plaques
Yes primarily like this
Yes in some areas
Not really
Not sure
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Question 20
No matter how I care for the skin, there are some patches of eczema that never seem to clear
Definitely true
Probably true
Not really
Not sure
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Question 21
When I apply creams to my child's skin, they tend to sting
Always
Mostly
Sometimes
Never
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Question 22
Which statement best describes your use of topical steroid creams on the eczema
I haven't used any topical steroids
I use them on the worst areas only
I will only use them for a set number of days then stop
I will use them on all eczema areas until they are cleared
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Question 23
Which statement best describes how thickly you apply the steroid creams
I haven't used any topical steroids
I apply very sparingly
I am careful with the application of the topical steroids
I use them as I would any other cream like a moisturizer or sunscreen
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Question 24
In general terms what is the eczema like on the upper part of the face (around eyes and forehead)?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 25
In general terms what is the eczema like on the lower part of the face (around mouth and neck)?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 26
In general terms what is the eczema like on the front of the elbows and/or the back of the knees?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 27
In general terms what is the eczema like on the hands?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 28
In general terms what is the eczema like in the trunk?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 29
In general terms what is the eczema like on the arms and legs?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 30
In general terms what is the eczema like on the scalp?
Bad persistent area
Occasional affected area
Generally unaffected area
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Question 31
Please rate how your child's eczema was in the first year of life
Very bad
Some good and some bad
Occasional only
Hardly any to no eczema
Not relevant/unsure
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Question 32
How old is your child?
Less than 1
1-3 years old
4-9 years old
10 years or older
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Question 33
With regards to the number of lines on the palm of your child's hand
They seem to have similar or fewer palm lines than most people
They seem to have slightly more palm lines than most people
They seem to have significantly more palm lines than most people
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