Atopic Dermatitis/ Eczema

Question 1

Causes and risk factors of AD

Answer 1

Th1 / Th2 imbalance

Stress

Filaggrin gene mutations

Nutritional deficiencies

EFA deficiencies/ altered EFA metabolism

Early life antibiotics

⬆️ clostridia spp.
⬇️ Bifidobacteria

H pylori

Excess histamine

Question 2

Supplements for AD

Answer 2

Vitamin A (5000 iu/day)

Vitamin C (1-2 g/day)

Zinc (15 - 30 mg/day)

Vitamin E (600 iu/day)

Quercetin (3 g m/day)

Vitamin D (optimise levels)

EFAs: EPA (1g). GLA (evening primrose oil) (320g)

Selenium (200 micrograms)

Nettle leaf (500 mg)