The Relationship Between the Skin Microbiome and Probiotics in the Healing of Burn Injuries Publisher



Teymouri S¹ ; Pourhajibagher M² ; Bahador A^{1, 3}
Source: Folia Microbiologica Published:2025

Abstract

The relationship between the skin microbiome and probiotics in the healing of burn injuries has garnered significant attention in recent years. Burn injuries disrupt the delicate balance of the skin microbiome, leading to complications in the healing process. Probiotic therapies have emerged as promising interventions to restore microbial balance, inhibit biofilm formation, and accelerate tissue repair. Probiotics may also mitigate the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections, which is a major concern in burn units. By enhancing immune responses and stimulating the production of antimicrobial peptides, probiotics can effectively combat bacterial colonization and prevent the emergence of drug-resistant strains. A combination of probiotics with other therapies, such as phages or nanoparticles, holds significant promise for enhancing burn healing. This approach can effectively treat burn wounds by promoting wound healing synergy, preventing infection, modulating the immune response, and disrupting biofilms. Overall, the relationship between the skin microbiome and probiotics in burn wound healing has substantial potential to advance the field of burn wound management. © Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i. 2025.