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We’ve all heard about the gut microbiome (population of bacteria) but did you know that your skin had its own microbiome? We now know that that skin microbiome is implicated in several skin health conditions including Atopic Dermatitis (AD) but also acne, rosacea, and psoriasis. Research has shown that the skin and intestinal microbiomes are similar in a number of ways:
Treatment usually focuses on antimicrobial and antibiotic creams and current research is looking into crems that target the over abundant staphylococcus strains specifically. How to support your skin microbiome Your skin and gut microbiomes are closely linked, so here are my top tips for maintaining a healthy skin microbiome:
References 1. Szari S, Quinn JA. Supporting a Healthy Microbiome for the Primary Prevention of Eczema. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2019;57(2):286–93. 2. Martinez KB, Leone V, Chang EB. Western diets, gut dysbiosis, and metabolic diseases: Are they linked? Gut Microbes [Internet]. 2017;8(2):130–42. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2016.1270811 3. Nakatsuji T, Gallo RL. The role of the skin microbiome in atopic dermatitis. Ann Allergy, Asthma Immunol [Internet]. 2019;122(3):263–9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2018.12.003
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AuthorI’m Jessica Fonteneau MSc, the dermatitis specialist. I am here to bust the myth that nutrition has no role to play in dermatitis. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients (infants, children and adults) to help them change their diets in a way that best suits their skin and health. We all deserve relief from the itch and pain. Archives
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