Risk factors for eczema in infants born in Cuba: a population-based cross-sectional study

Conclusion:
Despite a very different culture and environment, the consistency of these findings with those from more economically developed countries suggests potential causal associations. The association with paracetamol, even after adjustment for wheeze, suggests that intervention studies are required in young infants, to ascertain if this commonly used anti-pyretic medication increases allergic disease.

Source: BMC Dermatology - March 25, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ramón Suárez-MedinaSilvia Venero-FernándezEsperanza de la Mora-FaifeGladys García-GarcíaIleana del Valle-InfanteLiem Gómez-MarreroDania Fabré-OrtizHermes Fundora-HernándezAndrea VennJohn BrittonAndrew Fogarty Source Type: research