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Do Moisturizers Help Prevent Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis in Infants?

Analysis by the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology finds they can be an effective strategy for high-risk infants.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Affecting 5–30% of children worldwide, atopic dermatitis (AD), also called atopic eczema, is the most common, chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disorder of the skin. Parents across the world are in search of OTC treatments to quell the flare-ups that their babies experience. An analysis in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology of relevant published studies found that early application of emollients, or moisturizers, is an effective strategy for preventing AD in ...

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