Probiotics in Dermatology: An Evidence-based Approach

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Dermatology
• Immunology

Background:

• The skin and gut microbiota play crucial roles in health and inflammatory dermatological conditions.
• There is increasing interest in using probiotics for conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne vulgaris.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of microbiota in dermatological conditions.
• To evaluate the implications and effects of probiotic use in these disorders.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature search across PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar.
• Analysis of studies on the role of probiotics in dermatological disorders.

Main Results:

• Commensal microbes influence both health and disease in skin and gut.
• Probiotics have demonstrated a good safety profile, particularly relevant in the context of antibiotic resistance.

Conclusions:

• Oral and topical probiotics may serve as preventative or treatment options for inflammatory skin disorders.
• Probiotic use can potentially reduce the need for topical/systemic steroids and antimicrobials.
• Modulating microbiota with probiotics is a safe and well-tolerated strategy amid rising antimicrobial resistance.