Probiotics and prebiotics in dermatology

Katherine L Baquerizo Nole; Elizabeth Yim; Jonette E Keri

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2014.04.050

Probiotics and prebiotics in dermatology

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Oct;71(4):814-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.04.050. Epub 2014 Jun 4.

Authors

Katherine L Baquerizo Nole¹, Elizabeth Yim², Jonette E Keri³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. Electronic address: k.baquerizo@med.miami.edu.
² Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
³ Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida; Department of Dermatology, Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Miami, Florida.

PMID: 24906613
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.04.050

Abstract

The rapid increase in the medical use of probiotics and prebiotics in recent years has confirmed their excellent safety profile. As immune modulators, they have been used in inflammatory skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis. We review the literature regarding the use of probiotics and prebiotics in dermatology. Probiotics and prebiotics appear to be effective in reducing the incidence of atopic dermatitis in infants, but their role in atopic dermatitis treatment is controversial. Their role in acne, wound healing, and photoprotection is promising, but larger trials are needed before a final recommendation can be made.

Keywords: acne; atopic dermatitis; dermatology; prebiotics; probiotics; wound healing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris / diagnosis
Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
Dermatitis, Atopic / diagnosis
Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy*
Dermatology / methods
Humans
Immunologic Factors
Male
Prebiotics*
Probiotics / therapeutic use*
Prognosis
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Immunologic Factors
Prebiotics