Background: The current evidence on the use of probiotics in treating atopic dermatitis is inconclusive. This study determined the comparative effectiveness of the different types of probiotic strains in treating pediatric atopic dermatitis. Methodology: Systematic and manual search for all randomized controlled trials available from inception until January 31, 2020, was done. Two independent authors […]
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Effects of probiotics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background: The effects of probiotics on the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) are inconclusive. Objective: To determine the clinical effect of probiotics in the management of AD overall and in different age groups. Methods: A comprehensive search of databases through December 2013 was performed. For this meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials measuring the treatment effects of […]
A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Mixture of Probiotic Strains
Title : Effect of Oral Administration of a Mixture of Probiotic Strains on SCORAD Index and Use of Topical Steroids in Young Patients With Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Importance : Oral intake of new probiotic formulations may improve the course of atopic dermatitis (AD) in a young population. Objective : […]