Dr. Whitney Bowe: "Probiotics Hold Promise for Four Skin Conditions"
Maintaining a balance between good and bad bacteria in the body has benefits beyond the digestive tract, it may also affect the health and appearance of the skin, researchers have found.
"The benefit of probiotics is that they introduce healthy bacteria to the gut and create a barrier to reduce inflammation, which can trigger certain skin conditions," said Whitney Bowe, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, who has researched the effect of probiotics on acne. She said there is compelling evidence that probiotics hold promise for treating acne and rosacea. Learn more
