Diet and Skin Barrier: The Role of Dietary Interventions on Skin Barrier Function

Multiple research studies have examined the role of specific dietary interventions and their effects on skin barrier function. The skin barrier is one of the body's first lines of protection against environmental insults, and disruption of this natural line of defense can result in xerosis, ir...

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Main Authors: Milbrey A. Parke, Ariadna Perez-Sanchez, Dina H. Zamil, Rajani Katta
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Mattioli1885 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/ca776ef0b9c94823a562560e276cf2a5
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Summary:Multiple research studies have examined the role of specific dietary interventions and their effects on skin barrier function. The skin barrier is one of the body's first lines of protection against environmental insults, and disruption of this natural line of defense can result in xerosis, irritation, chronic dermatitis, and other cutaneous effects. Multiple laboratory, animal, and human studies have demonstrated that certain dietary interventions have the potential to impact skin barrier function. Measurements of skin barrier function include stratum corneum hydration and transepidermal water loss. In this review, we examine this research and provide an overview of the effects of prebiotics, probiotics, fatty acids, and emerging research on other substances.