<s>[INST] My partner and son both have eczema. I am now pregnant – what can I do to prevent my baby from getting eczema? [/INST] Unfortunately, there is no known way of preventing your baby from developing eczema. There is nothing you can do to alter your child’s genetic risk, but you may choose to pay closer attention to caring for your baby’s skin and minimise exposure to potential triggers.

If you’re starting to decorate your baby’s room, you might consider using laminate flooring and blinds rather than carpets and curtains, to reduce the baby’s exposure to house dust mites. However, the evidence showing a benefit in doing this is limited.

If your child does show signs of developing eczema despite your best efforts, you should not feel guilty. We would suggest seeking professional advice. If well-controlled, eczema is unlikely to have any long-term effects on your child’s health and wellbeing. Source: National Eczema Society. Link: https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/faqs/. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>