What Researchers Did
Researchers assessed the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on 15 children with severe atopic dermatitis.
What They Found
All 15 children showed improvement in skin condition, with reduced lesion extent, intensity, redness, swelling, and lichenification. Patients also reported reduced itching and improved sleep quality, and a statistically significant decrease in serum IgE levels was observed in all participants.
Canadian Relevance
This study was not conducted in Canada and does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is the very small sample size of only 15 children.