Diverse Microbial Ecosystem: the skin hosts a diverse microbial community, which interacts with the immune system and influences dermatological health. This ecosystem evolves from birth until sexual maturity.
Healthy Collaborations: despite being a largely dry and nutrient-poor environment, certain microbes, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis and Cutibacterium acnes, manages to survive on the skin. The skin residents communicate with host cells and help defend against infection and injury.
Fight infection: some skin microbes act as a natural antibiotics, helping to keep the skin acidic (which many germs dislike). They also play a role in alerting the immune system to harmful bacteria or viruses.
Inflammatory skin diseases: the skin microbiome is believed to play a key role in inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne.
Reinforcing the barrier: over the past decade, researchers have discovered extensive communication between bacteria, skin cells, and immune cells. These interactions reinforce and repair the skin barrier, bolster the body’s defences against the infection, and regulate inflammation. In conclusion, the skin microbiome is essential for maintaining healthy skin, protecting against infections, and supporting overall dermatological well-being. Maintaining the proper balance of microbiota and pH is crucial for skin health.
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