Studying the human microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that inhabit the human body, has allowed for advances in understanding the role of these microorganisms in disease and overall health. In addition, it has raised questions about whether manipulating the microbiome could result in expanded treatment options. Current research is underway to characterize the microbiome and …
Studying the skin’s microbiome has led to many discoveries about the extent and composition of the cutaneous microbiome. Skin-specific (skin site and skin microenvironment), individual-specific (hygiene, sex, age and hormonal status), disease-specific (atopic eczema, acne) and genetic factors can all influence the cutaneous microbiome. As sciences discovers more and more about how the microbiome functions, …
We know that the body’s microbiome, that is the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that inhabit the human body, can affect the host cells and immunity. Therefore, understanding the interplay between host cells and resident bacteria is important to recognize how the microbiome interacts with dermatological conditions. This knowledge helps to further refine how we approach …
The connection between what bacterium are found in our microbiome has been made to what type of acne lesions are more prevalent on the skin. Adult acne can be linked to the presence of Propionibacterium bacteria at sebaceous sites in adults. A recent study explored whether preadolescent bacterial microbiota may be different from that of …