The Repair Effect of Lactobacillus Plantarum L30 on Hair Follicles in Alopecia

    January 2024
    Hang Ying, Yuwei Wu, Ying Li, Xinyu Zhao, Ling Chen, He Gao, Lei Wu, Hui Zhao, Jiahui Zeng, Xiuhua Lin, Feiting Peng, Xinqiang Xie, Wu Q
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    TLDR Lactobacillus plantarum L30 can help repair hair follicles and improve hair growth in alopecia.
    This study investigates the role of Cutibacterium acnes in alopecia and the potential reparative effects of Lactobacillus plantarum L30 on hair follicles. It was found that individuals with alopecia have a significant increase in Cutibacterium acnes and a decrease in scalp microbial diversity. Key nutrients in hair follicle papilla cells, such as niacinamide and biotin, were reduced following Cutibacterium acnes intervention. In experiments with mice, Lactobacillus plantarum L30 was shown to significantly repair damaged hair follicle tissue and improve hair growth. These findings suggest a new approach to treating alopecia by targeting microbial imbalances.
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