The Gut-Scalp Axis: A Systematic Review of Dietary Interventions on Microbiome Dysbiosis in Scalp Disorders
November 2025
in “
Journal of Pioneering Medical Science
”
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Studysummary This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
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