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 importance of honey for medicinal purposes is well documented in some of the world's
oldest literature. Honey is well known and studied for its antimicrobial properties. The …

Background Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are the most
abundant bacteria found on the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). S aureus is …

The skin, the human body's largest organ, is home to a diverse and complex variety of innate
and adaptive immune functions. Despite this potent immune system present at the …

Although nosocomial infections by Staphylococcus epidermidis have gained much attention,
this skin-colonizing bacterium has apparently evolved not to cause disease, but to maintain …

Biofilm-associated infections are a significant cause of morbidity and death. Staphylococci,
above all Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, are the most frequent causes of biofilm …

Biofilm formation by human bacterial pathogens on implanted medical devices causes major
morbidity and mortality among patients, and leads to billions of dollars in healthcare cost …

The adhesion and proliferation of bacteria on abiotic surfaces pose challenges related to
human infection, including subsequent formation of antibiotic-resistant biofilms in both …

Some of the most common infectious diseases are caused by bacteria that naturally colonise
humans asymptomatically. Combating these opportunistic pathogens requires an …

Dermal filling has rapidly become one of the most common procedures performed by
clinicians worldwide. The vast majority of treatments are successful and patient satisfaction …