Comparative Analysis of the Therapeutic Potential of Probiotics in Treating Psoriasis, Acne, and Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis found probiotics improve clinical outcomes in psoriasis, acne, and atopic dermatitis, indicating their therapeutic potential.
Key Points
Probiotics significantly alleviate psoriasis symptoms, reducing PASI scores with a SMD of -2.17.
Meta-analysis shows a high probability of improvement in acne symptoms with an odds ratio of 3.06.
Atopic dermatitis trials demonstrated an odds ratio of SCORAD reduction at 3.72, showing clinical efficacy.
Limited studies may affect generalizability; further standardized trials are necessary for long-term efficacy confirmation.