SOD1 and atopic eczema: Based on the above results of pH and water contents changes as well as SCORAD index, it could tell that the effects of the test topical cream for relieving atopic dermatitis may be attributed to the removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin, which is a major cause of inflammation by the super oxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase produced by photosynthetic bacteria (Cho and Choi 2013).