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PEARLS - Practical Evidence About Real Life Situations
2010
PrimaryCare
Clinical question: How effective are probiotics in eczema? Bottom line: Compared to placebo, probiotics do not reduce eczema symptoms, such as itching, nor do they change the overall severity of eczema judged by patients or their doctors. The results varied between different trials but overall do not suggest that probiotics are an effective treatment for eczema. Caveat: Probiotic treatment is generally safe; however, it can lead to adverse effects including sepsis and bowel ischaemia. The
doi:10.4414/pc-d.2010.08542
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