
09/12/2025
BREAKING: New research has found that applying a full-body moisturizer to a child every day starting before 9 weeks of age can lower the chance of them developing eczema by age two.
The CASCADE Study, led by OHSU's Dr. Eric Simpson, was a randomized clinical trial that included nearly 1,300 babies from across 25 clinics in the U.S. The study examined a comparison of babies who did, and did not receive daily moisturizer, and found that those who received the daily moisturizer had a 16-24% lower risk of developing eczema by age 2.
This research identifies a safe, easy, and potentially practical preventative measure for eczema, especially for babies not already identified as high-risk. To learn more, including the full publication and interviews visit the link in our bio!