Cell membrane lipidomics: A tool for the nutritional/nutraceutical strategy in dermatology

Lipidomics deals with the metabolism and fate of lipids in living organisms, considering their biophysical and biological contributions. In particular, lipidomics of cell membrane applied to the erythrocyte membrane can represent a valid tool for a health care approach in dermatology. By the analysis of the fatty acid residues of membrane phospholipids and the examination of the balance among saturated ad unsaturated components using the approach of lipidomics, the status of a subject can be placed in the context of different factors (metabolism, familiarity, diet, stress, etc.). An innovative health care protocol can result from lipidomics, to compensate the unbalance of the membranes. Using lipidomics, the nutraceutical intervention is based not only on choosing the ingredients on the basis of their known general mode of action, but also on their specific capability to satisfy and cover the unbalance of the membrane profile. The application of this approach spans from the support of a therapeutic strategy in skin problems to the realization of innovative pre/post-surgery health protocols in plastic dermatology.