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An Overview of the Skin Microbiome, the Potential for Pathogen Shift, and Dysbiosis in Common Skin Pathologies

Recent interest in the diverse ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that make up the skin microbiome has led to several studies investigating the microbiome in healthy skin and in a variety of dermatological conditions. 

Citation:
Smith A, Dumbrava R, Ghori NUH, Foster R, Campbell J, Duthie A, Hoyne G, Rademaker M, Bowen AC. An Overview of the Skin Microbiome, the Potential for Pathogen Shift, and Dysbiosis in Common Skin Pathologies. Microorg. 2025;13(1).

Keywords:
Atopic dermatitis; hidradenitis suppurativa; rosacea; skin microbiome

Abstract:
Recent interest in the diverse ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that make up the skin microbiome has led to several studies investigating the microbiome in healthy skin and in a variety of dermatological conditions.