The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia: Associations and Interventions

    October 2023 in “ PubMed ”
    Alexis E. Carrington, Jessica Maloh, Yvonne Nong … Raja K. Sivamani
    Studysummary This review reports that alterations in the scalp, hair follicle, and gut microbiome are associated with alopecia, and interventions targeting microbiome dysbiosis may have potential in treating hair loss.
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