RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Breastfeeding and maternal diet in atopic dermatitis
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 1403
OP 1405
VO 57
IS 12
A1 Tina Y. Lien
A1 Ran D. Goldman
YR 2011
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/57/12/1403.abstract
AB 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.