Non-invasive detection of pediatric atopic dermatitis based on fecal microbiota and metabolite profiles: a diagnostic approach - Takeaways - MDSpire

Non-invasive detection of pediatric atopic dermatitis based on fecal microbiota and metabolite profiles: a diagnostic approach

  • By

  • Junsheng Peng

  • Zifan Li

  • Wenfeng Wu

  • Nan Sun

  • Xianping Yang

  • Qin Liu

  • Hongyi Li

  • June 5, 2026

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    Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects 15-20% of children globally and is characterized by chronic skin inflammation and impaired skin barrier.

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    This study analyzed fecal samples from 53 children with mild-to-moderate AD and 16 healthy controls to investigate gut microbiota and metabolomic profiles.

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    AD patients showed increased gut microbial richness and distinct β-diversity, with specific genera like Parabacteroides and Klebsiella enriched.

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    A combined biomarker panel demonstrated promising diagnostic potential with an AUC of 0.941 and accuracy of 84.6%, requiring further validation.

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    Metabolomic analysis identified 68 differentially accumulated metabolites in AD, primarily linked to lipid and nucleotide metabolism.

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Non-invasive detection of pediatric atopic dermatitis based on fecal microbiota and metabolite profiles: a diagnostic approach

  • by Junsheng Peng, Zifan Li, Wenfeng Wu, Nan Sun, Xianping Yang, Qin Liu, Hongyi Li

  • June 5, 2026

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