Gut health and alterations in the intestinal microbiome have been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of many diseases, including dermatological conditions. Ongoing research has indicated that this could include cardiometabolic conditions and cancers, autoimmune diseases, mental health, neurodiversity and skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.1
The study of the gut microbiota has gained considerable attention in recent years, particularly with the development of new terms such as the gut-brain, gut-skin, gut-mouth and gut-immunity axes, plus others yet-to-be-discovered.
There is now a wealth of science supporting the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and fostering a wide diversity of microbial strains through diet and lifestyle, with research still developing. This article will explore how aesthetic practitioners can apply this development in…
