Our skin has a unique barrier function, which is imperative for the body's protection against
external pathogens and environmental insults. Although interacting closely and sharing …

Skin acts as a barrier that promotes the colonization of bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses
whose membership and function may differ depending on the various specialized niches or …

Disruption of the skin barrier and immunity has been associated with several skin diseases,
namely atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis, and acne. Resident and non-resident immune cells …

The skin, besides being the largest interface between the body and the external
environment, also forms an ecological niche which is populated by almost a trillion …

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis and senile xerosis comprise common chronic
and relapsing inflammatory skin disorders with clinical symptoms such as lichenification …

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common childhood chronic inflammatory skin
disorder that can significantly impact quality of life and has been linked to the subsequent …

Background Psoriasis is an autoimmune, chronic, inflammatory skin condition of
multifactorial etiology. Recent studies in human skin microbiome research have revealed the …

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a Himalaya-derived
Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus ferment complex (SLFC) on the facial micro-ecology …

Recent studies have provided strong evidence of a functional link between the microbiota of
the skin and overall host health. While sunscreens offer protection against acute and chronic …

Microbiomes are composed of trillions of diverse microbial communities that evolved with us
and existed in all ecosystems. Any hindrance in the balance of the microbial communities …