Acne treatment 101: Probiotics can be the new alternative, says research
| Apr 14, 2020, 12:30 IST
Acne is like our toxic ex who keeps on appearing every now and then. We all know the feeling of waking up in the morning to get ourselves ready for the day, and as you look yourself in the mirror to start your daily routine, you notice it: a big red bump on your face. From home remedies to trying out over-the-counter meds, the quest for finding the best solution for acne is simply never-ending. While acne is caused due to many reasons, such as hormones, clogged pores, poor diet or even underlying health issues, pretty much everyone can experience acne at some point in their life. Amid the situation, researchers confirm that probiotics might be a new alternative to effectively treat acne due to chronic inflammation, such as acne vulgaris.
The study finds that increased resistance to antibiotics can be the reason behind decreased effectiveness in acne treatment. For confirmation, the research team examined all pre-existing studies on the use of probiotics in topical or oral medicines for curing acne. The result concluded that probiotics can improve the skin barrier leading to acne or chronic inflammation-free skin. Probiotics as a viable microbial dietary supplement can help to improve the overall immunity of the body to fight off pathogens. It can balance the homeostasis of the intestines and skin microbiome, keeping it free from further infections.
A study member wrote in the article,” Oral administration of probiotics was found to constitute an adjuvant therapy to conventional modalities for treating mild or moderate acne vulgaris. Similarly, this present article reviewed the potential of probiotics as beneficial microorganisms for treating acne vulgaris.”
According to Masoumeh Mohamadi, the senior author of the published article, “ Further research is recommended that looks into the long term effects of probiotics on acne lesions given the short term type of studies cited.”
This article about the study findings was published in Dermatologic Therapy.
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The study finds that increased resistance to antibiotics can be the reason behind decreased effectiveness in acne treatment. For confirmation, the research team examined all pre-existing studies on the use of probiotics in topical or oral medicines for curing acne. The result concluded that probiotics can improve the skin barrier leading to acne or chronic inflammation-free skin. Probiotics as a viable microbial dietary supplement can help to improve the overall immunity of the body to fight off pathogens. It can balance the homeostasis of the intestines and skin microbiome, keeping it free from further infections.
A study member wrote in the article,” Oral administration of probiotics was found to constitute an adjuvant therapy to conventional modalities for treating mild or moderate acne vulgaris. Similarly, this present article reviewed the potential of probiotics as beneficial microorganisms for treating acne vulgaris.”
According to Masoumeh Mohamadi, the senior author of the published article, “ Further research is recommended that looks into the long term effects of probiotics on acne lesions given the short term type of studies cited.”
This article about the study findings was published in Dermatologic Therapy.
Photo credit: Google