Influence of Dysbiosis on Scalp Pathology

    December 2021 in “ Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia ”
    Francisca Morgado, Rui Oliveira Soares
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    TLDR Imbalance in scalp bacteria can affect hair and scalp health, potentially leading to conditions like hair loss, psoriasis, and dandruff.
    The document discusses the impact of dysbiosis, an imbalance in the microbiome, on various scalp and hair conditions such as alopecia, psoriasis, and dandruff. It highlights that patients with androgenetic alopecia have distinct differences in their scalp microbiome compared to healthy individuals. Similarly, changes in gut microbiota have been linked to psoriasis, and microbial imbalance has been associated with dandruff. The potential of therapies targeting the microbiome for these conditions is also discussed, but the document emphasizes the need for more research to fully comprehend the complex relationship between the microbiome and scalp health.
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