Episode 33: What’s hot in eczema prevention?

Can moisturizers help prevent eczema?  If so: when, what and how should they be applied? Can probiotics help? If so: who should take them - mother or baby?  These questions and more are answered by Helen Brough, pediatric allergist and head of service at Evelina London Children's Hospital (UK). As part of our recent research symposium, she explains what research is going on in eczema management and prevention and what is still needed to make prevention a reality.  She also has important tips for eczema care now. (If you like our podcast consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation.) 

Research discussed in this episode

Early initiation of short-term emollient use for the prevention of atopic dermatitis in high-risk infants—The STOP-AD randomised controlled trial

Skin care interventions in infants for preventing eczema and food allergy  

Probiotic supplementation for prevention of atopic dermatitis in infants and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Early intervention and prevention of allergic diseases

Emollients in infancy to prevent atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Epicutaneous sensitization in the development of food allergy: what is the evidence and how can this be prevented?