Hydrolyzed Formula, Delayed Food Introduction, and Fatty Acids for Atopic Dermatitis Prevention in Infancy

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Golpanian, Rachel Shireen
Aickara, Divya J
Bellodi Schmidt, Fernanda
Smith, Peter K
Yosipovitch, Gil
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2020
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AIM: The role of nutrition in preventing atopic diseases including atopic dermatitis has recently gained interest in the medical community. Caregivers of infants and children at an increased risk for developing atopic dermatitis often employ exclusion diets or other measures in hopes of preventing the development of this burdensome disease. This paper reviews the current literature in regard to the role of preventative dietary measures in the context of atopic dermatitis, with a special focus on the topics of hydrolyzed formula, early versus delayed introduction of certain foods, and fatty acid supplementation. METHODS: ...
View more >AIM: The role of nutrition in preventing atopic diseases including atopic dermatitis has recently gained interest in the medical community. Caregivers of infants and children at an increased risk for developing atopic dermatitis often employ exclusion diets or other measures in hopes of preventing the development of this burdensome disease. This paper reviews the current literature in regard to the role of preventative dietary measures in the context of atopic dermatitis, with a special focus on the topics of hydrolyzed formula, early versus delayed introduction of certain foods, and fatty acid supplementation. METHODS: Literature pertaining to preventative dietary measures for infants at risk for atopic dermatitis was reviewed. RESULTS: Analysis of the literature suggests that hydrolyzed formula should not be routinely offered to infants for prevention of atopic dermatitis. Formulas utilized should contain concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids similar to that in breast milk. Finally, infant caregivers should not delay or restrict introduction of food, which can be more harmful than helpful to the patient. CONCLUSION: Recommendations to caretakers providing for infants at risk for atopic dermatitis should include infant consumption of breastmilk, and avoid delayed introduction of foods.
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View more >AIM: The role of nutrition in preventing atopic diseases including atopic dermatitis has recently gained interest in the medical community. Caregivers of infants and children at an increased risk for developing atopic dermatitis often employ exclusion diets or other measures in hopes of preventing the development of this burdensome disease. This paper reviews the current literature in regard to the role of preventative dietary measures in the context of atopic dermatitis, with a special focus on the topics of hydrolyzed formula, early versus delayed introduction of certain foods, and fatty acid supplementation. METHODS: Literature pertaining to preventative dietary measures for infants at risk for atopic dermatitis was reviewed. RESULTS: Analysis of the literature suggests that hydrolyzed formula should not be routinely offered to infants for prevention of atopic dermatitis. Formulas utilized should contain concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids similar to that in breast milk. Finally, infant caregivers should not delay or restrict introduction of food, which can be more harmful than helpful to the patient. CONCLUSION: Recommendations to caretakers providing for infants at risk for atopic dermatitis should include infant consumption of breastmilk, and avoid delayed introduction of foods.
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Journal Title
Acta Paediatrica
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© 2020 Foundation Acta Paediatrica/Acta Paediatrica. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Hydrolyzed Formula, Delayed Food Introduction, and Fatty Acids for Atopic Dermatitis Prevention in Infancy, Acta Paediatrica, 2020, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.15742. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving (http://olabout.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-828039.html)
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Subject
Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
atopic dermatitis
eczema
infancy
nutrition
prevention