Experiencing Skin Reactions with Probiotics: Seeking Advice
A user discusses severe skin reactions after starting a new probiotic strain to manage food sensitivities. The assistant offers insights on potential side effects and stresses the importance of consulting a healthcare professional for personalized guidance, especially after past histamine issues.
It’s been two weeks and I just started this strain of probiotics and my skin is very dry, rash and itchy especially around my genitalia area, and very red patches on my face. My skin is so dry on my face that when ever I touch it, white dead skin falls off.
Should I stop using these or just continue?
The reason I am taking these is because I used to drink milk kefir but got a very serious histamine reaction so I had to stop.
Reason for taking this is so I can eat food like I used to without and any negative reactions. Thank you
I'm sorry to hear about your discomfort. While I'm not able to give medical advice, I can provide some general information about probiotics and potential skin reactions.
Probiotics are generally used to support gut health by maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria1. However, some individuals may experience side effects when taking probiotics, such as gastrointestinal upset or allergic reactions, including skin rashes2.
Given your symptoms—dry skin, rash, itchiness, and redness—it's possible that you could be experiencing a reaction to the specific strain of probiotics you are taking. It might be related to an imbalance being corrected in your gut or an ingredient in the probiotic itself.
However, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional about these symptoms. They can provide guidance on whether you should discontinue use and explore other options for managing your reactions to certain foods. It's especially important because you mentioned having had a histamine reaction to milk kefir; this can indicate sensitivity or allergy issues that need professional evaluation.
Please reach out to a healthcare provider to address these symptoms appropriately.
Footnotes
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Martin H Floch, "Probiotics and Prebiotics," NCBI, 2014. ↩
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Timothy G Dinan & Catherine Stanton, "Probiotics: A Clinical Perspective," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2008. ↩
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