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Dr. Jonathan Silverberg Dr. Jonathan L. Silverberg MD PhD MPH Director of Clinical Research and Contact Dermatitis Associate Professor of Dermatology George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington, DC  MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: We previously found that children from single parent families, and unsafe or unsupportive neighborhoods are more likely to have atopic dermatitis. Parents in these settings may experience greater psychosocial distress and higher rates of depression in the post-partum period and beyond. As such, we sought to understand the relationship of maternal depression with atopic dermatitis in their children. MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings? Did the mothers also have any of the atopic triad (asthma, hayfever, eczema)? Response: Postpartum depression was associated with higher prevalence of childhood atopic dermatitis overall, and particularly at ages 5 and 9 years. Children who were born to mothers with post-partum depression also had more persistent atopic dermatitis. Interestingly, children whose mothers experienced depression in the past year were also more likely to have persistent atopic dermatitis at older ages.  MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?  Response: The results suggest that maternal depression in the post-partum period and beyond might increase the risk of their children developing atopic dermatitis. It is possible that interventions aimed at preventing and/or treating post-partum depression and maternal depression in general may help prevent or control their child’s atopic dermatitis. In addition, parents and pediatric providers should be aware that maternal depression may contribute to and/or be an indicator of excess risk for atopic dermatitis in children. MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this work?  Response: Future confirmatory studies are warranted. If the results are indeed reproducible, additional studies would be needed to determine whether early prevention and/or treatment of maternal depression can truly mitigate childhood atopic dermatitis. No relevant disclosures Citation: Costner McKenzie, Jonathan I. Silverberg. Maternal Depression and Atopic Dermatitis in American Children and Adolescents. Dermatitis, 2020; 31 (1): 75 DOI: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000548  Last Modified: The information on MedicalResearch.com is provided for educational purposes only, and is in no way intended to diagnose, cure, or treat any medical or other condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health and ask your doctor any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. In addition to all other limitations and disclaimers in this agreement, service provider and its third party providers disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the content provided on this website.   Read the full article

There was once a time where my son paid little attention to anyone but me. This made sense, since I was his main source of sustenance and comfort in this new, confusing world he had recently entered. Obviously, I was aware there would come a time when he'd grow up and be interested in hundreds of other things, none of which would have anything to do with me. I was just so certain it would be decades before I would have to deal with the heartbreak of it no longer being him and I against the world.. I had trouble getting him to sleep tonight. I can't really nurse him to sleep with the ease I did before, as my lactating abilities just ain't what they used to be. He just wouldn't settle in, he kept sitting up and talking about the things toddlers do. Gibberish mostly. He said "Daddy", which isn't really unfamiliar but he normally doesn't name people that he's not in direct contact with. He kept at it, repeatedly asking for his dad. I'm on good terms with his father, we were together for two years before we just grew apart. We co-parent now, though I have custody. So he sees his dad on a regular basis, I don't get why he wants him now. This isn't new. So I call his father and explain that Isaac just keeps talking about him. But every time his dad goes to end the call, Isaac gets so upset and begins to cry hysterically. It breaks my heart. I know it shouldn't, I'm glad he loves his dad. It makes me happy that he's able to be in his life. I just felt so helpless, he wanted nothing to do with me tonight. His dad eventually came to get him, knowing how much of a fight Isaac put up wanting to see him. It was sweet. I just feel like such a failure as a parent. It's not a huge deal but it truly hurts when your own flesh and blood decides they want someone other than you. It could just be him missing his dad, but laying in bed alone I feel like a shitty parent.