There is no clear evidence showing that exclusive breastfeeding for at least four months reduces the chances of a baby eventually developing eczema, researchers reported in the British Journal of Dermatology. The authors, from King's College London, say that in view of their findings, the UK's breastfeeding guidelines with regards to eczema should be reviewed.
This study was a joint collaboration between researchers from King's College London, the University of Ulm, Germany, and the University of Nottingham, England. They gathered data on 51,119 children aged 8 to 12 years from 21 nations.
The investigators collected data on breastfeeding, when the baby was weaned, and eczema. Parents had to fill in questionnaires. The children were given a skin examination for eczema, as well as a skin prick test to determine whether they had any allergies.
Previous studies had indicated that breastfeeding might protect from eczema. WHO (World Health Organization) and the UK Department of Health recommend six months of exclusive breastfeeding to reduce eczema risk.
However, in keeping with the findings in this present study, the researchers reviewed more recent articles and found no evidence showing that exclusive breastfeeding for four months or more reduced the risk of developing eczema.
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This study was a joint collaboration between researchers from King's College London, the University of Ulm, Germany, and the University of Nottingham, England. They gathered data on 51,119 children aged 8 to 12 years from 21 nations.
The investigators collected data on breastfeeding, when the baby was weaned, and eczema. Parents had to fill in questionnaires. The children were given a skin examination for eczema, as well as a skin prick test to determine whether they had any allergies.
Previous studies had indicated that breastfeeding might protect from eczema. WHO (World Health Organization) and the UK Department of Health recommend six months of exclusive breastfeeding to reduce eczema risk.
However, in keeping with the findings in this present study, the researchers reviewed more recent articles and found no evidence showing that exclusive breastfeeding for four months or more reduced the risk of developing eczema.
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