Conflicts — herbal-home-remedies (round 0)

Conflict: [Evangelista et al., Int J Dermatol, 2014] says virgin coconut oil was superior to mineral oil in a double-blind RCT of 117 children with mild–moderate AD (SCORAD −68% vs −38%). [Karagounis et al., Pediatr Dermatol, 2019] and [AAP, n.d.] say coconut oil’s role in AD “remains to be determined” and that more studies are needed before recommending it. Unresolved — add to open_questions. Note: Herbal and Home Remedies for Eczema, Coconut Oil

Conflict: [Makrgeorgou et al., Cochrane, 2018] says currently available probiotics probably make little or no difference to eczema symptoms and their use “is currently not evidence-based”. [NCCIH Clinical Digest, n.d. (cites 2021 RCT)] says “evidence suggests that probiotics may be effective for some, but not all, children”, citing a 2021 RCT in under-2s with cow’s-milk allergy. Unresolved — add to open_questions. Note: Herbal and Home Remedies for Eczema, Probiotics

Conflict: [Cochrane emollients review, 2017, via Colloidal Oatmeal / Emollient Therapy] says oat-containing moisturisers made no difference to eczema severity (fewer flares, low certainty) and had more adverse events than control. [AAP, n.d.] says colloidal oatmeal baths “have been shown to improve atopic dermatitis symptoms, including itch, in children and adults”. Unresolved — add to open_questions. Note: Herbal and Home Remedies for Eczema, Colloidal Oatmeal