The Emerging Role of Gut Microbiota in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review - PubMed
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- Gut microbiota plays a role in immune regulation, metabolism, and skin homeostasis.
- Alterations in gut microbiota are linked to inflammatory skin diseases like atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
- A systematic review analyzed 62 studies, with 38 on AD, 22 on psoriasis, and 5 on HS.
- In AD, reduced alpha-diversity and decreased abundance of beneficial bacteria like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii were common findings.
- Psoriasis studies noted dysbiosis and altered microbial metabolic pathways.
- HS showed increased Ruminococcus gnavus and reduced alpha-diversity, similar to inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Research gaps exist, particularly in adult AD and HS, calling for standardized methodologies and larger cohorts.
- Future research should explore Mendelian randomization and AI-based models for precision medicine interventions.