Atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease characterized by altered cutaneous immunity in which patients often exhibit lower skin microbiota diversity compared to healthy skin and are prone to colonization by Staphylococcus aureus. Apple cider vinegar has been shown to have antibacterial effects; however, its effects on the skin microbiome have not previously been well-described.
The Conclusion: Results suggest that daily soaks in 0.5% apple cider vinegar are not an effective method of altering the skin bacterial microbiome in atopic dermatitis. Further studies are needed to explore the effects of different concentrations of apple cider vinegar on skin microflora and disease severity.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0252272
Authors: Lydia A. Luu, Richard H. Flowers, Yingnan Gao, Martin Wu, Sofia Gasperino, Ann L. Kellams, DeVon C. Preston, Barrett J. Zlotoff, Julia A. Wisniewski, Steven L. Zeichner
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