Research Summary
Scientific and commercial interest in probiotics, prebiotics, and their effect on human health and disease has increased significantly over the last decade. This review article aims to evaluate the role of probiotics and prebiotics on the normal function of healthy skin, as well as their role in the prevention and therapy of skin diseases.
Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium are the most commonly used probiotics and are thought to mediate skin inflammation, treat atopic dermatitis (AD), and prevent allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Probiotics have been shown to decolonize skin pathogens, such as *P. aeruginosa*, *S. aureus*, and *A. Vulgaris*. Additionally, kefir has been demonstrated to support the immunity of the skin and treat skin pathogens through the production of antimicrobial substances and prebiotics.
Prebiotics, such as fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, and konjac glucomannan hydrolysates, can contribute to the treatment of diseases including ACD, acne, and photoaging, primarily by enhancing the growth of probiotics.
Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; skin health; skin disease; dermatitis; skin infections
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