The relationship between gut health and skin irritation is not completely understood. However, researchers theorize that a gut-skin axis may allow communication between the gut and skin much like the gut-brain axis does.
Studies suggest that overpopulation of certain bacteria that cause leaky gut and inflammation correlate with skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and rosacea.

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