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In pooled results from five randomised trials covering 332 people with acne, Lactobacillus probiotics and postbiotics reduced lesion counts no better than placebo or benzoyl peroxide.
- Study design
- Meta-analysis
- Journal
- J Cosmet Dermatol
- Evidence
- well supported
What it shows: A fair verdict for now rather than a final one: results pooled from five trials in 332 people found no benefit over placebo or benzoyl peroxide. With numbers that small, a modest effect could still have been missed.Meta-analysis · J Cosmet Dermatol
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