Childhood eczema

Risk factors in childhood eczema.

The cumulative rate of childhood eczema during the first three years was studied in a birth cohort of 1265 New Zealand infants. A parental history of eczema was the strongest predictor of rates of childhood eczema but parental asthma was also related to childhood eczema. Children exposed to an early diverse solid-food diet also had increased risks of eczema, but there was no evidence to suggest...

Risk analysis of early childhood eczema.

BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of eczema suggests the role of environmental factors triggering a genetic predisposition. OBJECTIVE To analyze the effect of environmental exposures in early life and genetic predisposition on the development of eczema before age 3 years. METHODS The Copenhagen Study on Asthma in Childhood is a prospective clinical study of a birth cohort of 411 children...

Problematic childhood atopic eczema consensus document?

Pseudoceramide for childhood eczema: does it work?

OBJECTIVES Atopic eczema is a chronic relapsing skin disease associated with atopy, and characterised by reduced skin hydration, impaired skin integrity (transepidermal water loss), and poor quality of life. Proper emollient usage is an important facet of its management. This study aimed to establish an approach to evaluate the efficacy of using an emollient over a 4-week period. DESIGN Prosp...

Breast-feeding reduces the risk for childhood eczema.

BACKGROUND The evidence for a preventive effect of breast-feeding on the development of eczema in childhood remains controversial. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of breast-feeding in various phenotypes of eczema to 4 years. METHODS A birth cohort of 4089 children made up the study base. Data on breast-feeding, allergic symptoms, and potential confounders were obtained from questionnair...