Eczema is very common, but spontanenously disappears in 80% of children by school age. The use of diets in eczema management is controversial, but can relieve the symptoms in some cases. This article discusses the diagnosis, prevention and dietary management of eczema, while assessing the challenges and problems of such an approach.

All infants cry - it is one of the few ways available for the young infant to communicate with the environment. It is not abnormal for infants to cry. Some parents perceive the intensity, duration or amount of crying as abnormal, and seek professional help.