Nonpharmacologic AD therapy: Strongest evidence supports moisturizers

In a similar Japanese study of 118 high risk infants who were randomized to daily treatment with an emulsion-type emollient or usual skin care starting the first week of life, the AD/eczema rates at 32 weeks were 47% and 32% in the control and emollient groups, respectively (J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Oct;134[4], 824-30). Both groups were allowed to use petroleum jelly.

“So that is something you can potentially make a recommendation for,” she said.

Dr. Schaffer reported having no conflicts of interest.

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