eczema tends to be genetically-linked so if you have eczema and your baby's father has eczema there is a very good chance that any of your children will have this dry skin condition. can it be prevented? not really but there are claims out there (still unproven) that probiotics in infant formulas may be helpful. breast feeding is still better. it is really impossible to change your genetics (at least now) so just plan your family and don't stress out over the possibility of having a child with eczema. if it happens you and your husband can deal with it.
both my sisters kids have severe eczema. im trying for a baby & want to know if eczema can be prevented. both my sisters kids have severe eczema. (2 nieces (aged 8 & 4) & 1 nephew (aged 11)). i'm trying for a baby & want to know if there is anything that can be done to prevent the baby that is going to be conceived from getting eczema or if there some way to make it milder.