Across 6 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus brevis SBC8803 on skin health, with predominantly small effect sizes. No studies reported statistically significant findings. Doses were not specified in any study; populations were generally healthy adults, with one review specifically mentioning healthy middle-aged and elderly subjects.
Caveats: All included studies are review articles, not primary research; no statistically significant findings were reported; effect sizes were small and derived from secondary citations; clinical significance remains unclear.
the administration of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics in the treatment of cutaneous diseases has been shown to restore skin dyshomeostasis and to improve the symptoms of the reviewed skin conditions.
consuming Lactobacillus brevis SBC8803 has been reported to improve skin properties by enhancing skin hydration and reducing transepidermal water loss
consumption of Lactobacillus brevis SBC8803 was associated with skin improvement and prevention of skin dryness in healthy middle-aged and elderly subjects
consuming Lactobacillus brevis SBC8803 has been reported to improve skin hydration and suppress the increase in transepidermal water loss
There is preliminary evidence that certain probiotics given orally or topically could be used as a gentle intervention in diaper dermatitis.
Lactococcus lactis H61, which improves skin status in Japanese women with oral intake of heat-killed or live cells.