Breastfeeding in Decreasing Atopic Dermatitis Incidence in Infants: A Systematic Review
Keywords:
atopic dermatitis, breastfeeding, eczemaAbstract
Breastfeeding has been linked to the avoidance of allergies, including atopic dermatitis (AD). Numerous studies have demonstrated that breastfeeding for at least six months can lower the incidence of AD in young children. The purpose of this study is to assess how breastfeeding may reduce the prevalence of atopic dermatitis. We searched and retrieved material from 2019 to 2024 using the PRISMA 2020 recommendations in the following databases: PubMed, CORE, Science Direct, Cochrane and Google Scholar search engine. Relevance was asse-ssed in abstracts and titles. Primary research on breastfeeding as a strategy to reduce the occurrence of atopic dermatitis that was published at least five years ago and that can be translated into English are requirement for inclusion. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the quality of the evidence. From 1,281 identified articles, 33 studies remained after the initial screening process. Following a thorough assessment of metho-dological quality, trustworthiness, and relevance, 9 studies were ultimately included in this systematic review. Data from the included studies were then critically analyzed and synthesized to provide a comprehensive overview of the available evidence. The preventive effect of nursing in lowering the incidence of AD in babies is highlighted by this comprehensive study. Compared to partial breastfeeding or formula feeding, exclusive breastfeeding, especially during the first six months of life, seems to reduce the chance of developing AD.References
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