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. 2019 May 15;181(5):895–906. doi: 10.1111/bjd.17766

Table 5.

Clinical scenario 5

Clinical presentation and pathophysiology
A pregnant mother with a 3‐year‐old child who has well‐controlled AD
Family history of atopy
Risk of disease progression and recommendations
Risk of AD development: increased risk for unborn child
Treatment

  • No clear guidelines with a strong evidence base for caring for the new baby

  • Barrier therapy with new moisturizers from birth may reduce the baby's risk of AD by 1 year of age104

  • Baby should undergo an early introduction to potential allergenic foods when weaning

AD, atopic dermatitis.