A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of a Probiotic Mixture in Acne

Randomized, Double Blind and Placebo-controlled Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of a Probiotic Mixture in Acne Vulgaris

A 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study to evaluate the effect of a probiotic blend in the treatment and clinical and subjective evolution of acne vulgaris in adolescent and adult patients between 12 and 30 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Signature of informed consent by the patient (and their legal guardian in case of being under age).
• Age between 12 and 30 years-old.
• Moderate acne according to the AGSS (Acne Global Severity Scale) and / or GAGS (Global Acne Grading System) scales.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindication of any of the components of the product under study.
• Topical or systemic use of antifungals and antibiotics in the previous 2 weeks.
• Consumption of probiotics in the previous 2 months.
• Use of systemic retinoids in the previous 6 months.