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 …

Human skin functions as a physical, chemical, and immune barrier against the external
environment while also providing a protective niche for its resident microbiota, known as the …

The epidermis forms a barrier that defends the body from desiccation and entry of harmful
substances, while also sensing and integrating environmental signals. The tightly …

Although systemic antibiotics are critical in controlling infections and reducing morbidity and
mortality, overuse of antibiotics is presumed to contribute to negative repercussions such as …

Environmental factors that enhance regeneration are largely unknown. The immune system
and microbiome are attributed roles in repairing and regenerating structure but their precise …

The skin and intestine are active organs of the immune system that are constantly exposed
to the outside environment. They support diverse microbiota, both commensal and …

Acne is a common skin affliction that involves excess sebum production and modified lipid
composition, duct blockage, colonization by bacteria, and inflammation. Acne drugs target …

Delayed wound healing is one of the most global public health threats affecting nearly 100
million people each year, particularly the chronic wounds. Many confounding factors such as …

This review focuses on recent evidences about human microbiome composition and
functions, exploring the potential implication of its impairment in some diffuse and …

Prevention is better than cure. A milestone of the anthropocene is the emergence of a series
of epidemics and pandemics often characterized by the transmission of a pathogen from …