There Are No Good Ways To Avoid Childhood Eczema But Many Treatment Options

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — 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 reported April 7 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

But kids who do develop eczema have a wide range of effective treatments to help soothe their itchy skin, according to the guidelines.

These are the first-ever guidelines issued by the AAD regarding eczema in children, the academy said.

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