- Dietary modifications for preventing and treating atopic dermatitis are not strongly supported by current evidence.
- Breastfeeding may help reduce atopic dermatitis risk, while probiotic use and food elimination diets remain unproven and potentially harmful.
- Eliminating food early in life may increase the risk of IgE-mediated food allergy.
- Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 to 4 months decreases the cumulative incidence of eczema in the first 2 years of life.
- Coordinated care across specialties is essential for addressing atopic dermatitis and food allergy prevention and treatment.
Can Exclusive Breastfeeding Lower Atopic Dermatitis Risk?
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April 15, 2025