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ABSTRACT

Postbiotics, non‐viable microbial components or metabolites derived from probiotics, represent a promising new class of therapeutic agents in dermatological and wound‐healing science. This review highlights the bioactive potential of postbiotics in modulating inflammation, enhancing tissue regeneration, and restoring microbiota balance in skin wounds. Through analysis of recent experimental and clinical studies, postbiotics were found to accelerate wound closure, stimulate collagen synthesis, and improve barrier integrity while providing antimicrobial and immunomodulatory benefits. Their incorporation into topical formulations and wound dressings has shown to regulate moisture, prevent infection, and support optimal healing conditions. In contrast to live probiotics, postbiotics are stable, safe, and free from viability‐related limitations, making them ideal for cosmetic and medical use. Overall, postbiotics represent an innovative, next‐generation strategy for skin regeneration and wound management.

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Title
Postbiotics as Emerging Therapeutics for Skin Wound Healing and Dermatological Care: Clinical Trends and Mechanistic Insights
Author
Hashemi, Seyedeh‐Sara 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Rafati, Alireza 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Roohinejad, Shahin 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Yaghoobi, Fatemeh 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Salehi, Alireza 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Burn and Wound Healing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran 
 Department of Food Science and Technology & Nutrition, Sarv. C., Islamic Azad University, Sarvestan, Iran 
 Burn and Wound Healing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran 
 Department of Pathology, Bab.C., Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran 
 Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran 
Publication title
Volume
22
Issue
12
Number of pages
13
Publication year
2025
Publication date
Dec 1, 2025
Section
REVIEW ARTICLE
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Place of publication
Oxford
Country of publication
United States
ISSN
17424801
e-ISSN
1742481X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
Document type
Journal Article
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Online publication date
2025-12-11
Milestone dates
2025-10-26 (manuscriptRevised); 2025-12-11 (publishedOnlineFinalForm); 2025-08-18 (manuscriptReceived); 2025-11-26 (manuscriptAccepted)
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   First posting date
11 Dec 2025
ProQuest document ID
3281590953
Document URL
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Last updated
2025-12-15
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ProQuest One Academic