topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent disorders affecting 9%-10% of the global population, representing as papules, pustules, and comedones, with a pathogenesis involving increased sebum production, C.
evidence level1
citationAbedin ZU (2026)
sourceLactobacillus-Based Microbiome Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: A GRADE Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimThe findings aim to clarify their therapeutic role and provide evidence on their effectiveness and safety.
evidence level1
citationAbedin ZU (2026)
sourceLactobacillus-Based Microbiome Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: A GRADE Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion This meta-analysis indicates that Lactobacillus-based probiotics do not provide significant clinical benefits in reducing inflammatory lesions, non-inflammatory lesions, and total acne lesion counts in Acne vulgaris patients compared to placebo or benzoyl peroxide.
evidence level1
citationAbedin ZU (2026)
sourceLactobacillus-Based Microbiome Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: A GRADE Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimConventional treatments like retinoids and antibiotics often cause side effects, thus diverting attention toward probiotics as an alternative therapy.
evidence level1
citationAbedin ZU (2026)
sourceLactobacillus-Based Microbiome Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: A GRADE Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimFour randomized controlled trials involving 227 participants were analyzed, showing that probiotic supplementation reduced acne severity scores (OR 0.48; 95% CI 0.29-0.79) and non-inflammatory lesion counts (mean difference (MD) -4.62; 95% CI -8.10 to -1.15) compared with controls.
evidence level1
citationMohamed M (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Probiotics on Acne Vulgaris: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimAcne vulgaris is a multifactorial inflammatory skin disorder influenced by hormonal activity, microbial imbalance, and immune dysregulation.
evidence level1
citationMohamed M (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Probiotics on Acne Vulgaris: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicProbiotic Acne Meta-Analysis
claimWhile conventional treatments such as antibiotics and retinoids remain effective, their long-term use is often limited by side effects, resistance, and poor adherence.
evidence level1
citationMohamed M (2025)
sourceThe Impact of Probiotics on Acne Vulgaris: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.