Dust mite avoidance for the primary prevention of atopic dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dust mite sensitization plays a controversial role in the development of atopic dermatitis. Despite a lack of evidence for its efficacy, dust mite avoidance is commonly recommended for the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis. We aimed to evaluate whether dust mite avoidance strategies reduce the risk of developing atopic dermatitis in high-risk infants compared to randomized controls.

Methods

Studies were obtained by searching MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, and The Global Resource of Eczema Trials databases. We included randomized, controlled trials of high-risk infants treated with a dust mite avoidance intervention and assessed for atopic dermatitis. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers using predefined criteria.

Result

SUBMITTER: Bremmer SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10775895 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature