TY - JOUR T1 - Breastfeeding and maternal diet in atopic dermatitis JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - 1403 LP - 1405 VL - 57 IS - 12 AU - Tina Y. Lien AU - Ran D. Goldman Y1 - 2011/12/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/57/12/1403.abstract N2 - Question Many children are affected by atopic dermatitis (AD) at a very young age. I often consider whether nonpharmacologic interventions could prevent or mitigate the development of AD. Do breastfeeding or changes to the maternal diet help prevent the development of childhood AD? Answer The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that lactating mothers with infants at high risk of developing AD should avoid peanuts and tree nuts, and should consider eliminating eggs, cow’s milk, and fish from their diets. The World Health Organization also recommends breastfeeding infants up to 2 years of age. Studies have shown that breastfeeding can have a protective effect for AD in children; however, other studies have found insignificant or reversal effects. More research in this area is required. ER -