Abuabara K, Ye M, McCulloch CE, et al. Clinical onset of atopic eczema: Results from 2 nationally representative British birth cohorts followed through midlife. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019;144(3):710-719. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2019.05.040

We know that this is coming to you during a very surreal time. Parents have been asking for a friendlier format of probioticsfor their little ones for a long time and this product has been years in the making. We know this isn’t a big fix for you right now, in the grand scheme of things, but it might help in some small way to navigate some of the more minor problems that parents are facing as family life goes on. From the UK’s most trusted & recommended brand of friendly bacteria supplements. As determined in an independent survey of 1000 British women+. Although the cause is not fully known, it is believed that genetic predisposition is a factor, involving an abnormal immune response.Hulshof L, Overbeek SA, Wyllie AL, et al. Exploring immune development in infants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Front Immunol. 2018;9(MAR). doi:10.3389/fimmu.2018.00630 Teng P, Bateman NW, Darcy KM, et al. Guidelines of Care for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis Part 4: Prevention of Disease Flares and Use of Adjunctive Therapies and Approaches. Gynecol Oncol. 2015;136(3):554-561. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.12.035.Pharmacologic Makrgeorgou A, Leonardi-Bee J, Bath-Hextall FJ, et al. Probiotics for treating eczema.Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;2018(11). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006135.pub3

In adults, an average of only 38% reported having eczema in childhood which makes adult onset eczema much more prevalent than once thought 4. Those with adult onset eczema are less likely to have a family history of asthma or allergies; risk factors include a history of smoking and female gender. Here at Optibac, we care about the people taking and recommendingour supplements. Without you, we wouldn’t be where we are today. So when you told us you wanted live cultures that were easier for your little ones to take, we listened.We hope our friendly bacteria drops especially for 0 - 3 years oldswill make things just a bit easier.Scientifically provenShown to survive stomach acidity and reach the gut alive, where it helps maintainbaby’s gut flora by increasing levels of Bifidobacteria People often ask how long probiotics for eczema take to work. There is no simple answer, unfortunately, as each case is individual. However, most studies on probiotic strains for atopic dermatitis are for at least an 8 week periodso we suggest persevering with any supplement for a few months to see the best impact. Key takeaways

The term eczema refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions. There are many different types of eczema, categorised based on the underlying cause and skin location affected 2. The lifetime prevalence of eczema is reported to be 28% of the population, but it is most common in children. Up to 20% of children are affected 3, with 60% of cases developing before the age of one year. For most individuals, it resolves in adolescence. There is often a predisposition for the development of other atopic diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, known as the “atopic march” 3. Read more about recent clinical research behind probiotics for asthma . Lee S-Y, Lee E, Park YM, Hong SJ. Gut-Skin Axis in Atopic Dermatitis Does the Gut Microbiome have an impact on AD? Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2018;10(4):354-362. doi:10.4168/aair.2018.10.4.354

For your baby' has more research in babies and toddlers, whereas 'For babies & children' has more research in school-aged children. Although further clinical evidence is required, research into the gut-skin axis 1 suggests that probiotics may be useful part of an eczema management protocol.

Baby Drops có dạng giọt chất lỏng nên đặc biệt dễ sử dụng cho trẻ sơ sinh, trong khi Babies & Children có dạng gói có thể trộn với thức ăn hoặc đồ uống để nguội Friendly bacteria for babiesSuitable for use from birth and designed especially for use in newborns, infants and young children Vitaliti G, Pavone P, Guglielmo F, Spataro G, Falsaperla R. The immunomodulatory effect of probiotics beyond atopy: An update. J Asthma. 2014;51(3):320-332. doi:10.3109/02770903.2013.862259 Dyshidrotic Dermatitis (eczema consisting of small itchy blisters typically on soles of feet and palm of hand, associated with seasonal allergies)Lewis-Jones S. Quality of life and childhood atopic dermatitis: The misery of living with childhood eczema. Int J Clin Pract. 2006;60(8):984-992. doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2006.01047.x For your baby’ is a daily baby drops supplement and contains the friendly bacteria strain Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®, which is new to the Optibac range. This strain has been extensively researched in over 4,000 infants and young children, and is already used across the globe. In each serving, 'For your baby' provides 1 billion live cultures - find out what the billions count actually means. We're the UK's live cultures experts with leading research into our supplements, so with Optibac you can feel confident that you're giving your little ones the best start. Seborrheic Dermatitis (eczema occurring in areas with plentiful sebaceous glands such as the scalp. Cause is unknown but overgrowth of yeasts colonising the skin, hormonal and genetic factors contribute) Specifically designed for the vaginal microbiome, with highly researched friendly bacteria strains. Flavourless liquid drops formulaEasy-to-use baby friendly bacteria drops; can be administered directly into baby’s mouth*, on a spoon or mixed into cool milk or food