OVERCONSUMPTION WITH PRUNE JUICE AS A FOLK MEDICINE IN TWO INFANTS WITH SEVERE ATOPIC DERMATITIS WITH HYPOPROTEINEMIA

Abstract

We report on 2 infants suffering from severe atopic dermatitis with hypoproteinemia. They had overconsumed prune juice, a folk medicine. In both cases, hypoalbuminemia was most likely caused by percutaneous protein loss, inadequate dietary intake of protein and protein malabsorption. Excessive consumption of prune juice was one of adverse factors in the hypoproteinemia. The parents had misunderstood diet therapy, refused medication, and placed undo faith in folk medicines. We conclude that information regarding the risks of folk medicines and supplement foods is important for severe atopic dermatitis.