Two measurements of white blood cells are commonly done in a CBC: 1  the total number of white blood cells in a microliter (1x10-6 liters) of blood, reported as an absolute number of X thousands of white blood cells, and.
Loading ... Clinical studies have shown using probiotics for acne treatment is beneficial. Probiotics may help by improving defenses against inflammation and the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut, which could contribute to acne developing. Acne is a skin condition that often involves the Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria on the skin.
By acting as a shield on the skin, topical probiotics are thought to interfere with the colonization of acne-and-inflammation causing bacteria. In a recent pilot study, a 0.2 percent topical of phytosphingosine for 8 weeks reduced pustules by 89 percent.