Assessment of the Effectiveness of Vitamin Supplement in Treating Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Zhu, Ziyu
Yang, Ziyi
Wang, Chunyi
Liu, Handeng
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The morbidity of eczema has increased in the recent years, and the methods to prevent or ameliorate its effects are becoming more important.
To this end, this research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of vitamin supplements in eczema therapy.
Method.
Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials were searched.
Only randomized controlled trials were included, and we included all quantified eligible data where the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) Index or Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores were applied to assess the severity of eczema.
Results.
Ten studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria, and eight of them were included for quantitative analysis (total: 456 patients).
Compared to the controls, the SCORAD index or EASI decreased in the vitamin supplement group (mean difference −5.96, 95% CI: −7.69 to −4.23 for vitamin D3; mean difference −5.72, 95% CI: −11.41 to −0.03 for vitamin E; and mean difference −3.19, 95% CI: −4.27 to −2.10 for vitamin B12).
Conclusion.
This study suggests that vitamin supplements could be important therapeutics to help manage eczema patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhu, Ziyu& Yang, Ziyi& Wang, Chunyi& Liu, Handeng. 2019. Assessment of the Effectiveness of Vitamin Supplement in Treating Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150682
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhu, Ziyu…[et al.]. Assessment of the Effectiveness of Vitamin Supplement in Treating Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150682
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhu, Ziyu& Yang, Ziyi& Wang, Chunyi& Liu, Handeng. Assessment of the Effectiveness of Vitamin Supplement in Treating Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150682
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150682