Skin microbiomes function directly in human health and are affected by various external and
internal factors. However, few studies have showed the variation of human skin microbiota at …

Human skin microbiota plays a crucial role in the defense against pathogens, and is
associated with various skin diseases. High elevation is positively correlated with various …

The bacterial communities of the human skin impact its physiology and homeostasis, hence
elucidating the composition and structure of the healthy skin bacteriome is paramount to …

Many studies have characterized microbiomes of western individuals. However, studies
involving non-westerners are scarce. This study characterizes the skin microbiomes of …

Human skin is a large, complex ecosystem that harbors diverse microbial communities. The
rapid advances in molecular techniques facilitate the exploration of skin associated bacterial …

While the skin microbiome has been shown to play important roles in health and disease in
several species, the effects of altitude on the skin microbiome and how high-altitude skin …

Human skin microbiota has been described as a “microbial fingerprint” due to observed
differences between individuals. Current understanding of the cutaneous microbiota is …

The many layers and structures of the skin serve as elaborate hosts to microbes, including a
diversity of commensal and pathogenic bacteria that contribute to both human health and …

The commensal microbes of the skin have a significant impact on dermal physiology and
pathophysiology. Racial and geographical differences in the skin microbiome are suggested …

We studied skin microbiota present in three skin sites (forearm, axilla, scalp) in men from six
ethnic groups living in New York City. Methods. Samples were obtained at baseline and …