The summer season brings not only warmth and long-awaited vacations, but also serious challenges for our body. One of the most common problems that people face during this period is a sudden exacerbation of dermatological conditions: the appearance of papular and pustular rashes, acne, exacerbation of couperose or atopic dermatitis. Traditionally, we tend to blame external factors - dust, heat, excessive sweating or the use of thick sunscreens (SPF).

For years, patients with atopic dermatitis, eczema, acne, and rosacea have been walking in a vicious circle: exacerbation, use of hormonal (corticosteroid) ointments, temporary relief, and then an even stronger relapse. Classical dermatology often considers these diseases exclusively as a local skin problem. However, modern evidence-based 4P medicine proves: the skin is only a mirror of our internal state, and the real control panel for inflammation is in the intestines.

Today, a real revolution is taking place on the shelves of cosmetic stores. Wherever you look, labels like “microbiome-friendly,” “with probiotics,” and “restores skin flora” are flying everywhere.