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[Reflections on seborrheic scalp eczema and psoriasis capillitii in relation to intestinal mycoses]
Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|April 1, 1986
Abstract:
Stool samples of patients suffering from seborrheic eczema of the scalp, psoriasis capitis, or seborrhiasis were investigated. All patients revealed pathological flora of the bowel to a high degree, predominantly pathogenic yeasts. Therapy of the intestine seems to be of good influence to the skin disease as well.
Insights
Patients with scalp eczema and psoriasis showed significant bowel flora abnormalities, mainly pathogenic yeasts. Intestinal therapy positively impacted these skin conditions, suggesting a gut-skin axis connection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Microbiology
- Gastroenterology
Context:
- Investigated the gut microbiome in patients with scalp-related skin conditions.
- Focused on seborrheic eczema of the scalp, psoriasis capitis, and seborrheiasis.
- Examined stool samples for pathological flora, particularly yeasts.
Purpose:
- To determine the relationship between intestinal flora and specific scalp dermatoses.
- To explore the potential of intestinal therapy for managing these skin diseases.
Summary:
- Patients with scalp eczema and psoriasis exhibited a high degree of pathological bowel flora.
- Pathogenic yeasts were the predominant microorganisms identified in the gut.
- Intestinal treatment demonstrated a beneficial effect on the patients' skin conditions.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential role of the gut microbiome in scalp dermatoses.
- Suggests that modulating gut flora may be a therapeutic strategy for seborrheic eczema and psoriasis capitis.
- Underscores the gut-skin axis in dermatological health.