Abstract

This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with a history of chronic contact dermatitis who experienced significant improvement after taking a specialized probiotic supplement. The patient was initially diagnosed with a postpartum kidney and urinary tract infection (UTI) and was prescribed a course of natural therapy that included the probiotic. Within three weeks of taking the probiotic, the patient’s contact dermatitis symptoms, including redness and itching, were completely resolved. The probiotic used in this case was a Freeze-Dried Bravo supplement, characterized by its unique microbial biodiversity and immunemodulating properties. The resolution of the dermatitis, in conjunction with the patient’s UTI resolution, suggests a potential link between the gut microbiome and immune system function. Given that contact dermatitis is a common side effect of radiation therapy, these findings could have significant implications for the management of this condition in patients undergoing radiation treatment. Further research is warranted to explore the potential benefits of probiotic supplementation in mitigating radiation-induced skin damage.

Keywords

contact dermatitis, probiotics, microbiome, immune system, radiation therapy