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Review
. 2020 Nov:31 Suppl 26:43-45.
doi: 10.1111/pai.13364.

Probiotics in the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis

Sofia D'Elios  1 , Irene Trambusti  1 , Elvira Verduci  2 , Giuliana Ferrante  3 , Sara Rosati  1 , Gian Luigi Marseglia  4 , Lorenzo Drago  5 , Diego G Peroni  1
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Review

Probiotics in the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis

Sofia D'Elios et al. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

The use of probiotic supplements might change the composition of the intestinal flora of children, subsequently modulating the immune system's reactivity. The effects of probiotic administration for the prevention/treatment of allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis, in particular, are still so controversial that no definitive recommendation can be made at this stage. Differences in strain specificity, timing, and length of administration all contribute to diversifying the conclusions of this review.

Keywords: allergic diseases; atopic dermatitis; child; eczema; infant; probiotics.

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