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Mud therapy and skin microbiome: a review.
Michele Antonelli1,2, Davide Donelli3
1Terme di Monticelli, Via delle Terme, 43022, Monticelli Terme, Parma, Italy. michele.1989@hotmail.it.
International Journal of Biometeorology
|August 10, 2018
Summary
Therapeutic muds show potential in altering the skin microbiome, impacting both beneficial and harmful bacteria. Further research is needed to fully understand these effects for dermatologic and rheumatic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
Background:
- The skin microbiome plays a crucial role in immune function and inflammation.
- Therapeutic muds are utilized for rheumatic and dermatologic conditions.
- Understanding muds' impact on skin microorganisms is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the effects of therapeutic muds on the skin microbiome.
- To explore the potential mechanisms behind muds' influence on skin microorganisms.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of Medline via PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar.
- Inclusion and critical appraisal of five relevant studies.
- Analysis of reported effects of therapeutic muds on skin microorganisms.
Main Results:
- Limited evidence suggests muds possess properties influencing the skin microbiome.
- Muds demonstrate varied effects on commensal and pathogenic microorganisms.
- Data indicates a potential role for muds in modulating microbial communities on the skin.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic muds may alter the skin microbiome composition.
- Further research is required to elucidate the specific effects of different mud types.
- Findings could support expanded therapeutic applications of muds based on microbiome interactions.
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