Vulvar Pediatric Dermatitis
Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis - atopic; Eczema - atopic
Prevention
Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed until age 4 months are less likely to get eczema.
If the child is not breast-fed, using a formula that contains processed cow milk protein (called partially hydrolyzed formula) may decrease the chances of developing eczema.
Eczema tends to run in families.
Keeping the skin well-moisturized and avoiding irritants is...
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