Apple cider vinegar and the skin microbiome in atopic dermatitis (eczema)

What is it about?

Many people use apple cider vinegar to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema. Patients with atopic dermatitis are more prone to colonization by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Apple cider vinegar has been shown to have antibacterial effects, but does change the skin microbiome in atopic dermatitis? Our study showed no difference between the skin microbiome after treating with water or apple cider vinegar daily for 2 weeks.

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Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Although apple cider vinegar is a common home treatment for atopic dermatitis, or eczema, it does not appear to be an effective method of altering the skin bacterial microbiome, and may not be effective in treating atopic dermatitis.