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Guidelines have been developed for the management of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis at the primary care level. The guidelines were published as a state-of-the-art review article online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
Probiotic supplementation in pregnancy and early infancy can prevent infantile eczema

Probiotic Supplements May Help Prevent Infantile Eczema

No significant difference for prevention of asthma, wheezing, or rhinoconjunctivitis
Self- and caregiver-reported history of eczema is valid for identifying atopic dermatitis

Self-Reported Eczema Valid for Detecting Atopic Dermatitis

High specificity and positive predictive value for self-, caregiver-reported ever history of eczema
Topical application of human breast milk is effective for infants with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis

Human Breast Milk Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Infants

No significant difference in outcomes for human breast milk, 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment
Adults with eczema have a major health burden with significantly increased health care utilization and costs

Major Health, Cost Burden for U.S. Patients With Eczema

U.S. adults with eczema spent over $29 billion in out-of-pocket health costs in 2012
Pimecrolimus (Elidel) cream used to treat eczema in children does not appear to increase the risk of cancer

Research Finds No Cancer Link With Pimecrolimus

Company-funded research followed nearly 7,500 children over 10 years
For infants with atopic dermatitis

Human Breast Milk Effective for Infants With Atopic Dermatitis

Topical application of breast milk found to be as effective as hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment
Adults with eczema may also have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke

Higher Cardiovascular Risk Seen With Eczema

Higher risk of heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition