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 …

Psoriasis affects the health of myriad populations around the world. The pathogenesis is
multifactorial, and the exact driving factor remains unclear. This condition arises from the …

The microbiome is known to provide benefits to hosts, including extension of immune
function. Amphibians are a powerful immunological model for examining mucosal defenses …

The human skin microbiome has recently become a focus for both the dermatological and
cosmetic fields. Understanding the skin microbiota, that is the collection of vital …

The skin plays an important role in human health by providing barrier protection against
environmental stressors. In addition to human skin cells, the cutaneous barrier is also home …

Abstract Background Built environments (BEs) are typically considered to be oligotrophic
and harsh environments for microbial communities under normal, non-damp conditions …

Over the course of the last 20 years, numerous studies have identified the benefits of thermal
waters on different skin conditions. Consequently, several investigations have been carried …

To understand the role of the skin commensal bacterial community in skin health and the
spread of pathogens, it is crucial to identify genetic differences in the bacterial strains …

Background The skin micro-environment varies across the body, but all sites are host to
microorganisms that can impact skin health. Some of these organisms are true commensals …

Cutibacterium acnes, one of the most abundant skin microbes found in the sebaceous
gland, is known to contribute to the development of acne vulgaris when its strains become …