Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B2 (riboflavin selenite)
For the health condition: Dermatitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in various metabolic processes, including energy production and the maintenance of healthy skin. Riboflavin deficiency is known to cause ariboflavinosis, which manifests with symptoms such as cheilosis (cracking of the lips), angular stomatitis (inflammation at the corners of the mouth), glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorders. The dermatological manifestations of riboflavin deficiency are well-documented in medical literature and can be reversed with appropriate supplementation. Thus, riboflavin is scientifically justified in the prevention and treatment of dermatitis that is specifically due to riboflavin deficiency.

However, the evidence for riboflavin supplementation as a treatment for dermatitis not related to deficiency (such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, or other common eczematous conditions) is limited. Clinical studies and guidelines generally do not support the use of riboflavin for these types of dermatitis unless a deficiency is present. It is important to note that "riboflavin selenite" is not a standard form of riboflavin; riboflavin is typically used in its hydrochloride or phosphate forms. In summary, riboflavin has a scientifically supported role in treating dermatitis associated with its deficiency but not in other forms of dermatitis.

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Other health conditions supported by Vitamin B2 (riboflavin selenite)

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