Introduction Over time, repeated episodes of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disease flares can lead to a number of debilitating cutaneous, systemic, as well as psychological and social complications. Given the progressive course of this disease, early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate…
Key points The use of probiotics to promote a healthy state has been widely studied. Oral probiotics have been shown to aid in the prevention of atopic dermatitis in select populations. Oral probiotics may also help in the treatment of…
Key points The human microbiome consists of a wide variety of microorganisms that assist in key physiologic processes. The majority of microbial diversity is found on the skin and in the gut; and microbial composition is influenced by multiple host…