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

Skin is the largest organ of the body and represents the primary physical barrier between
mammals and their external environment, yet the factors that govern skin microbial …

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

Although physiological changes are the most evident indicators of skin aging by alteration of
the skin's structure and function, we question whether skin aging is also affected by the …

Background High-throughput sequencing has led to increased insights into the human skin
microbiome. Currently, the majority of skin microbiome investigations are limited to …

Differences in the bacterial community structure associated with 7 skin sites in 71 healthy
people over five days showed significant correlations with age, gender, physical skin …

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 …

Background Numerous studies have thus far characterized the temporal dynamics of the
skin microbiota of healthy individuals. However, there is no information regarding the …

An abundant and diverse collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses inhabits the human skin.
These microorganisms vary between individuals and between different sites on the skin. The …