SKIN MICROBIOTA AND ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN: NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS

Abstract

There are presented data characterizing atopic dermatitis (AD) in children as a form of allergic pathology, directly related to the condition and quality of the microbiota (intestinal and skin) of the growing organism. The microbiota of the affected skin of AD patients is characterized by a small species diversity of bacteria; the decrease in the number of actinomycetes and proteobacteria; increased colonization by various types of staphylococci (etc.). The relationship between the rate of formation of AD and the disturbance of the skin microbiota in children has been established. The concept of the preservation of high biodiversity of microbiota of a growing organism as a strategy for optimizing microecology of children by using adaptive probiotics in a healthy microenvironment is proposed. The restoration of the barrier function of the skin is determined as the most important task included in the general concept of the treatment of AD, where a significant role is assigned to new means of dermatological cosmetics and proper skin care. The possibilities of normalization the microbiota of affected areas of the skin with the help of cosmetic means for the care of dry skin are shown as a result of the restoration of the skin barrier.