Emollient enhancement of the skin barrier from birth offers effective atopic dermatitis prevention

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Authors

Eric L. Simpson · Oregon Health & Science University

Joanne R Chalmers · University of Nottingham

Jon M. Hanifin · Oregon Health & Science University

Kim S Thomas · University of Nottingham

Michael J. Cork · University of Sheffield

W.H. Irwin McLean · University of Dundee

Sara Brown

Abstract

The results of this trial demonstrate that emollient therapy from birth represents a feasible, safe, and effective approach for atopic dermatitis prevention. If confirmed in larger trials, emollient therapy from birth would be a simple and low-cost intervention that could reduce the global burden of allergic diseases.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatology and Skin Diseases Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Neonatal skin health care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Volume 134, Issue 4, pp. 818-823

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2014.08.005

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