Omeprazole is prescribed to tackle common ailments such as heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux, but extended or regular use of the drug can lead to a range of complications. According to one gut health expert, some of these problems can appear on your skin.
Dr Sari Arponen, a specialist in gut microbiota, warned that omeprazole and other commonly-prescribed medications could be behind certain skin conditions. Speaking on COPE Cool, the expert explained how our gut health can affect the state of our skin and offer insights into what’s happening inside our bodies.
She even suggested: “Skin treatment could involve personalised analyses of the microbiota.”
