Acne is a skin condition in which spots are prominent – it can affect the individual’s confidence and self esteem. Your chances of developing acne depend on whether your skin harbours a ‘good’ strain of bacteria or not. There are different varieties of bacteria, and while we don’t like the idea of this living on our skin, the reality is that some are actually good for us. Studies have found that some probiotics can actually help to promote the healthy bacteria found on the skin, which could help to develop a clearer complexion.
When researchers analysed the genomic level on the skin, bacteria with the same name was actually identified in three different strains. People suffering with acne have two or three of these strains which are linked to the condition, whereas those with healthier skin have just one good strain which fights the harmful bacteria. So, rather than your diet being an offender, it actually depends on the bacteria living on your skin! But, interestingly, the bacteria associated with healthy skin is akin to those found in live yoghurt which helps to defend the intestines from harmful bacteria.
Researchers believe that providing sufferers with a probiotic cream could help to block bad bacteria from damaging the skin’s balance, and as such preventing spots from forming. They hope to find a way of transplanting the good strain onto the skin so as to help cure acne. The skin condition affects millions of people across the globe, though predominantly teenagers and young adults. Often, medications and creams can be prescribed for severe cases to help limit the production of oil and kill and harmful bacteria. If you are suffering with acne, you should speak to your GP who can ascertain how serious the problem is and advise the best course of treatment to help cure it.
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