Skin Microbiome and Dermatologic Disorders

Overview

Journal J Clin Invest

Date 2025 Feb 3

PMID 39895627

Authors

Tiffany C Scharschmidt

Julia A Segre

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Abstract

Human skin acts as a physical barrier to prevent the entry of pathogenic microbes while simultaneously providing a home for commensal bacteria and fungi. Microbiome sequencing studies have demonstrated the unappreciated diversity and selectivity of these microbes. Functional studies have demonstrated the impact of specific strains to tune the immune system, sculpt the microbial community, provide colonization resistance, and promote epidermal barrier integrity. Recent studies have integrated the microbiome, immunity, and tissue integrity to understand their interplay in common disorders such as atopic dermatitis. In this Review, we explore microbiome shifts associated with cutaneous disorders with an eye toward how the microbiome can be mined to identify new therapeutic opportunities.

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