November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, patients with alopecia areata displayed altered scalp microbiota compared to healthy controls, and treatment with JAK kinase inhibitors largely restored these microbial changes, providing insights into the potential role of the skin microbiome in alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This review discusses the relationship between gut microbiota and alopecia areata, and it does not report new clinical results.
April 2024 in “Animal models and experimental medicine” The researchers reported that platelet-rich plasma treatment increased hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients, potentially by altering scalp microbiota composition, including increased Cutibacterium and decreased Staphylococcus and Lawsonella.
This review reports that thermal spring waters, enriched with a diverse hydrobiome, hold promising potential for use in dermocosmetics, as their bioactive compounds could enhance skin protection, repair, and appearance, benefiting conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that palmoplantar pustulosis patients exhibited oral dysbiosis, particularly among those with pustulotic arthro-osteosis, as compared to healthy controls.