Skin microbiota can impact allergic and autoimmune responses, wound healing, and anti-
microbial defense. We investigated the role of skin microbiota in cutaneous leishmaniasis …

Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) comprise a heterogeneous population of immune cells that
maintain barrier function and can initiate a protective or pathological immune response upon …

Despite its harsh and dry environment, human skin is home to diverse microbes, including
bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microscopic mites. These microbes form communities that may …

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 …

Innate immune cells present a dual role during leishmaniasis: they constitute the first line of
host defense but are also the main host cells for the parasite. Response against the infection …

Background The skin harbors complex communities of resident microorganisms, yet little is
known of their physiological roles and the molecular mechanisms that mediate cutaneous …

The prevalence and severity of dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis have
increased dramatically during recent decades. Many of the factors associated with an …

The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases hosted a two-day virtual
workshop on skin microbial communities and their interactions with the host immune system …

The skin microbiome is an ecosystem comprised of a multitude of microbial species
interacting with their surroundings, including other microbes and host epithelial and immune …

Localised cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is the most common form of cutaneous
leishmaniasis characterised by single or multiple painless chronic ulcers, which commonly …