A single square centimetre of the human skin can contain up to one billion microorganisms.
These diverse communities of bacteria, fungi, mites and viruses can provide protection …

We are now beginning to appreciate the intimate and intricate interactions between
microbes and skin health. Multiple studies are currently focused on the manipulation of the …

The skin is the human body's largest organ, colonized by a diverse milieu of
microorganisms, most of which are harmless or even beneficial to their host. Colonization is …

The skin is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that is inhabited by many microorganisms.
Recent evidence highlights the profound reliance of the skin immune system on its resident …

Abstract Purpose of Review Ongoing investigations of the human skin microbiome strongly
suggest a connection to skin diseases and skin health. This review provides an overview of …

A vast diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and arthropods,
colonize the human skin. Culture-independent genomic approaches for identifying and …

The skin is the exterior interface of the human body with the environment. Despite its harsh
physical landscape, the skin is colonized by diverse commensal microbes. In this review, we …

The cutaneous microbiome has been investigated broadly in recent years and some
traditional perspectives are beginning to change. A diverse microbiome exists on human …

The skin is colonized by an assemblage of microorganisms which, for the most part,
peacefully coexist with their hosts. In some cases, these communities also provide vital …

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it orchestrates many functions that are
fundamentally important for our survival. Although the skin might appear to present a …