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Atopic Dermatitis Prevention

Prevention

It is difficult to prevent eczema. This is most true when there is a strong family history.

You may be able to reduce your child's risk of eczema by:

  • Breastfeeding
  • For bottlefed infants, using a certain kind of formula—Ask the doctor if your baby should have 100% whey protein formula (eg, Nestle Good Start)
  • Exposing your child to pets at an early age

If you already have eczema, there are several things you can do to try to control it:

  • Follow guidelines to limit house dust mites in bedding.
  • Avoid direct contact with wool to the skin.
  • Talk to your doctor about any natural or herbal treatments. Some of these may make eczema worse.
  • Avoid scratching or rubbing when possible.
  • Follow your treatment plan. Improvement may take several weeks or even months after a new medicine is started.
  • Maintain a cool stable environment. Keep consistent humidity levels.
  • Recognize and limit emotional stress.

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