title: Probiotics and prebiotics in dermatology.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. Electronic address: k.baquerizo@med.miami.edu.
authors.forename: Katherine L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Baquerizo Nole
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yim
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Jonette E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Keri
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors; D008297:Male; D056692:Prebiotics; D019936:Probiotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007155:Immunologic Factors; D056692:Prebiotics
keywords: acne; atopic dermatitis; dermatology; prebiotics; probiotics; wound healing