As eczema is linked to immune system reaction, so the use of probiotics to boost the immune system may help improve the condition. The live bacteria in probiotics attach on the gut wall reduce the space for undesirable or “bad” bacteria to grow, promoting a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive system, improving its function.

A Quick Glimpse of Probiotics Effects on Eczema:

• As eczema is influenced by the immune system reaction, probiotics which helps in boosting the overall immune system of the body may be helpful to improve the condition.
• Probiotics can provide various health benefits including a healthy digestion system, stronger immune system and decrease the likelihood to develop urinary tract infections.
• Although some studies show promising outcome, further research is necessary to provide evidence and certainty as to whether or not probiotics work in eczema treatment.
• Probiotics can be used as a combined treatment to gain better outcome for eczema treatment.
• The effectiveness depends on the specific probiotic strains being used for treatment
• The effect of probiotics is influenced by the time of its administration, duration of exposure and dosage.

Some common foods that are rich in probiotics include yoghurt kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, dark chocolate, kombucha, miso, raw cheese and apple cider vinegar. Probiotics can also be taken in the form of supplements [Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the most common types].

It seems that healthful bacteria and the immune response in eczema support the idea that probiotics may be a workable treatment as there have been some positive clinical indications.

However, looking at research to date, the effectiveness of probiotics as a treatment for eczema is not conclusive. Hence, you should not rely on probiotics as the sole means of treating eczema. It would be best to continue with the skin therapy and creams that offer direct effects to treating eczema.