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The Skin and Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Common Dermatologic Conditions

Microorganisms inhabit various areas of the body, including the gut and skin, and are important in maintaining homeostasis. Changes to the normal microflora due to genetic or environmental factors can contribute to the development of various disease states. In this review, we will discuss the relati...

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Autores principales: Ellis, Samantha R., Nguyen, Mimi, Vaughn, Alexandra R., Notay, Manisha, Burney, Waqas A., Sandhu, Simran, Sivamani, Raja K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6920876/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31717915
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms7110550
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Sumario:Microorganisms inhabit various areas of the body, including the gut and skin, and are important in maintaining homeostasis. Changes to the normal microflora due to genetic or environmental factors can contribute to the development of various disease states. In this review, we will discuss the relationship between the gut and skin microbiome and various dermatological diseases including acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis. In addition, we will discuss the impact of treatment on the microbiome and the role of probiotics.