There are no good ways to avoid childhood eczema but many treatment options, say researchers

MedicalXpress | 四月 09, 2026

There's very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Research hasn't shown that common tactics like special diets, skipping baths, breastfeeding and probiotic supplements can help children avoid eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, researchers report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.