Risk factors for atopic dermatitis in infants at high risk of allergy: the PIAMA study

Marjan Kerkhof, Laurens P. Koopman, R.T. van Strien, A. H. Wijga, Henriëtte A. Smit, R. C. Aalberse, H. J. Neijens, Bert Brunekreef, Dirkje S. Postma, Jorrit Gerritsen

Clinical & Experimental Allergy · 2003 · 96 citations · 17 references

Abstract

This study shows that a high birth weight and day care attendance increase the risk of atopic dermatitis in the first year of life, while exclusive breastfeeding is a protective factor when dermatitis is found on inspection.

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