Jurnal Widya Medika
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): April

ROLE OF PROBIOTICS, PREBIOTICS AND SYNBIOTICS IN ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Patricia Dian Putri (Faculty of Medicine Widya Mandala Catholic University)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Apr 2022

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic recurrent skin disease, causing itching, with a characteristic distribution of lesions. Giving a combination of probiotics for 8 weeks to children with atopic dermatitis resulted in relieving symptoms based on Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index, decrease in IgE serum levels, interleukin (IL)-5, IL-6 and interferon γ compared to placebo group. While prebiotics have potential to promote the growth of various microflora in colon. Change in microflora are given an allergic protective effect by modulating postnatal immune development. Synbiotic approach the capacity synergy between probiotics and prebiotics. Synbiotic therapy is a promising therapy for AD

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JWM

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

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Jurnal Widya Medika is the official publication media of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Faculty of Medicine. Jurnal Widya Medika publishes original research articles, case reports, and literature reviews from scientists of various medical education and research institutions, including ...