Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Supplements studied for eczema (atopic dermatitis).
Overview
Topical Coconut Oil (DEX Score 56; medium effect size, low evidence, medium trust) improved symptoms and skin health versus mineral oil over eight weeks in children with eczema. Probiotics (DEX Score 36; very low effect size, medium evidence, medium trust) are possibly effective per limited evidence.
Fish Oil (DEX Score 44; very low effect size, very high evidence, medium trust; 11 studies), Borage (DEX Score 40; very low effect size, high evidence, medium trust), and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DEX Score 52; low effect size, high evidence, medium trust) did not improve eczema symptoms in stronger trials, including prenatal supplementation studies. Eating fish in early childhood may be linked to lower eczema risk, but this is unproven. The heatmap and evidence reviews below cover all 19 supplements.
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