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Skin Microbiome Overview: How Physical Activity Influences Bacteria.
Cristina Mennitti1, Mariella Calvanese1, Alessandro Gentile1
1Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
Microorganisms
|April 26, 2025
Summary
Physical activity impacts skin microbiota, potentially leading to dysbiosis and disease. This review explores exercise, skin microbes, antimicrobial peptides, and probiotics for skin health and performance.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Dermatology
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- The skin is a dynamic ecosystem, not merely a protective barrier.
- Skin microbiota plays a vital role in skin health and physiology.
- Imbalances (dysbiosis) are linked to various diseases, including IBD and obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the skin microbiota and its regulation.
- To focus on the interplay between physical exercise and skin microbiota.
- To examine antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and probiotics in this context.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on skin microbiota and physical activity.
- Analysis of the role of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in regulating skin microbes.
- Evaluation of the impact of probiotic supplementation on physical performance.
Main Results:
- Physical activity, especially contact sports, can be a predisposing factor for infectious diseases due to its effect on skin microbiota.
- Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are key regulators of the skin microbial environment.
- Probiotics show potential for modulating skin microbiota and enhancing physical performance.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the skin microbiota-exercise interaction is crucial for health and disease prevention.
- AMPs and probiotics represent potential therapeutic targets for managing skin dysbiosis.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the benefits of probiotics for athletes.
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