The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia: Associations and Interventions

October 2023 in “ PubMed ”

Alexis E. Carrington, Jessica Maloh, Yvonne Nong, Oma Agbai, Apple A. Bodemer, Raja K. Sivamani

alopecia scalp microbiome hair follicle microbiome gut microbiome microbiome dysbiosis fecal transplants probiotics hair loss gut bacteria scalp bacteria gut flora scalp flora

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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The review "The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia: Associations and Interventions" examines the connection between the gut-skin microbiome and alopecia. The study found that alterations in the scalp, hair follicle, and gut microbiome are associated with various types of alopecia. Interventions targeting microbiome dysbiosis, such as fecal transplants and probiotics, show potential for treating and managing hair loss. However, the field requires more high-quality research and studies with larger participant populations to establish a direct connection and clarify the specific effects of these interventions.

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