Probiotics in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis for Children: A Case-Based Review
Joint Authors
Disamantiaji, Ashila Putri
Izza, Endang Farihatul
Soelaeman, Muhamad Faza
Sembiring, Tannia
Louisa, Melva
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-12-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is one of the most common dermatologic problems, especially in children.
Several studies have hypothesized that alteration of gut-colonizing microbes might have induced and conditioned the development of the disease.
Thus, modulation of microbial diversity and abundance might help alleviate symptoms and conditions for patients.
Given the ability of commensal and symbiotic microorganisms in modulating the immune system, probiotics administration has been studied in previous research in the management of eczema.
However, until today, there are conflicting results between studies making inconclusive recommendations towards probiotics supplementation in the management of atopic dermatitis.
This case-based review was done to assess and evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of probiotics supplementation in the management of eczema in children.
Method.
An electronic database search was conducted in PubMed-NCBI, Cochrane, EBSCO, ProQuest, and SCOPUS in March 2020.
Individual studies and reviews were then gathered for screening using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
The included studies were then critically appraised for their validity and importance.
Result.
A total of 5 studies, all of which were RCTs, were included in this review.
Out of all the studies included, 4 showed no clinically significant improvements in using probiotics in the management of eczema in children as they did not pass the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of eczema severity as determined by SCORAD (SCORing Atopic Dermatitis).
Conclusion.
Supplementation of probiotics in the management of eczema in children does not show a clinically relevant difference vs.
standard treatment in reducing eczema severity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Disamantiaji, Ashila Putri& Izza, Endang Farihatul& Soelaeman, Muhamad Faza& Sembiring, Tannia& Louisa, Melva. 2020. Probiotics in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis for Children: A Case-Based Review. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154279
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Disamantiaji, Ashila Putri…[et al.]. Probiotics in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis for Children: A Case-Based Review. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154279
American Medical Association (AMA)
Disamantiaji, Ashila Putri& Izza, Endang Farihatul& Soelaeman, Muhamad Faza& Sembiring, Tannia& Louisa, Melva. Probiotics in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis for Children: A Case-Based Review. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154279
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1154279