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Breastfeeding and eczema.

H F Pratt

    Early Human Development
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Infant feeding practices impact eczema development. Exclusive breastfeeding beyond 12 weeks may reduce eczema in infants with a family history of atopy, but mixed feeding beyond this duration may increase incidence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Eczema is a common condition in infants.
    • Infant feeding is a potential modifiable factor in eczema development.
    • Family history of atopy is a known risk factor for eczema.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between infant feeding practices and the development of eczema.
    • To examine the influence of family history of atopy on this relationship.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal study followed 198 infants from birth to 4.5-5 years.
    • Infant feeding methods (breastfeeding, cow's milk formula) were recorded.
    • Eczema development and family history of atopy were assessed.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant difference in eczema incidence between initially breastfed infants and those on cow's milk formula.
    • Higher eczema incidence in infants with a family history of atopy.
    • Exclusive breastfeeding beyond 12 weeks was associated with reduced eczema in infants with a family history of atopy.
    • Mixed feeding beyond 12 weeks was associated with increased eczema incidence across all infants.

    Conclusions:

    • Infant feeding duration and exclusivity, particularly beyond 12 weeks, play a role in eczema development.
    • The protective effect of prolonged exclusive breastfeeding against eczema is more pronounced in infants with a genetic predisposition to atopy.
    • Mixed feeding beyond 12 weeks may increase eczema risk irrespective of atopic predisposition.