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Probiotics in dermatologic practice.
Vanessa Fuchs-Tarlovsky1, María Fernanda Marquez-Barba1, Krishnan Sriram2
1Servicio de Oncología, Hospital General de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
|December 29, 2015
Summary
Probiotics show promise in dermatology, particularly for children with atopic dermatitis. Further research is needed to confirm their benefits and explore new applications in skin health.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Probiotics are live microorganisms conferring health benefits.
- They possess an excellent safety profile and act as immunomodulators.
- Probiotics are increasingly explored for inflammatory skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing evidence on probiotic use in dermatology.
- To summarize findings on various probiotic strains for skin conditions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Searched English and Spanish publications from 1994-2015 in major databases.
- Included studies specifically using probiotics for dermatologic purposes.
Main Results:
- Sufficient evidence supports probiotic use in specific dermatologic conditions.
- Recommendations are particularly strong for children with atopic dermatitis.
Conclusions:
- Further large-scale, well-designed trials are necessary.
- Investigate novel therapies for skin barrier repair and immune balance.
- Explore probiotic potential in combating microbial colonization.
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