What is the best prevention for eczema?

Diet: Supplemnts with vitamin d, zinc and essential fatty acids can help.Calso identify food triggers to avoid.

Avoid over drying: Avoid hot water, drying soaps. Use gentle cleansers such as cetaphil, aveeno, cerave. Avoid itching, rubbing. Use antihistamines such as allegra, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Claritin as soon as there's some itching.

Gobs of moisturizer: Tepid baths with a mild soap such as dove. Then apply gobs and gobs of moisturizer while your child's skin is still moist.

Protect: Avoid things that make you break out, soaps & wetness. Wash your hands only when necessary. Wear gloves when needed. Wear clothes made of cotton. Bathe only with a small amount of mild unscented soap, such as dove. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Use the medicine your doctor gave you. Use a plain moisturizer daily. Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy area. Manage stress.