In an hour-long eczema exclusive, Dr George Moncrieff explains all things skin in an easy and accessible way. As well as explaining the simple stuff - like flare-ups and allergies - George made sense of the heated topical steroids debate with evidence-based information. 

The Clinical Lead for a Community Dermatology Service highlighted that although he fully supports the correct use of steroids for the treatment of short-term eczema, he believes that healthcare professionals have become 'blinkered' to new and more effective long-term treatments. 

As Dr Moncrieff explains at the beginning of the webinar, these are his personal thoughts that are based on independent findings and research. At talkhealth, we are aware of the challenges facing eczema patients seeking treatment and advocate for the correct use of atopical steroids when they are prescriped by a healthcare professional. If you need extra support managing your eczema, our talkeczema hub is full of useful resources. 

Watch the webinar:

We cover:

• Side-effects with topical steroids

• The skin barrier

• How to manage atopic eczema without the continual use of topical steroids

Consultant profile:

Dr George Moncrieff was a GP in Bicester from 1985 until 2017 when he retired from his NHS practice. He, is now the Clinical Lead for a Community Dermatology Service in South Birmingham.

From 1999 until he retired, he ran an ‘Interface Dermatology Service’, receiving referrals from around 50 GPs in North Oxfordshire.

He's a past examiner for the Diploma in Practical Dermatology in Cardiff, as well as the Diploma in Child Health. He was the RCGP Dermatology Curriculum Guardian from 2010 until 2014, Chair of The Dermatology Council for England from 2014 until July 2018 and a PCDS Committee Member from 2005 until 2018. He is also a Primary Care Advisor to the National Eczema Society.