Table 2.

Scratching episodes and other skin manifestation observed by the mother in the first 6 months and from 7–12 months

	First 6 months, n = 136 (%)	7–12 months, n = 102 (%)
Scratching episodes	72.8	66.7
Doctor’s diagnosis of eczema	22.6	25.5
Eczema-like symptoms	33.8	35.3
Cheek-eczema	22.1	18.6
Eczema on other sites of the head and body	24.3	16.7
Ear eczema	5.9	9.8
Swollen lips	1.5	0
Sore nappy-area	2.9	2.9
Cradle cap	21.3	16.7