Research published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology reveals that early application of moisturisers could be effective in preventing the development of atopic dermatitis (or eczema) in high-risk infants.
The research included 11 randomised controlled trials involving 3483 infants.
Three types of emollients, including cream, emulsion and mixed types were comparable in preventing atopic dermatitis. However, an additional analysis suggested that emollient emulsion may be the best option.
“The results of this systematic review and network meta-analysis show that early application of skin emollients can effectively prevent atopic dermatitis development in infants,” the authors wrote.
“Moreover, among the available three types of emollients, the emollient emulsion is probably the optimal option in infancy to prevent atopic dermatitis development more effectively.”
To read the research, visit: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.18688
