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Extrinsic Factors Shaping the Skin Microbiome.
Veronica Moskovicz1, Adi Gross1, Boaz Mizrahi1
1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion, Haifa 3200003, Israel.
Microorganisms
|July 16, 2020
Summary
The human skin microbiome, crucial for health, is shaped by external factors like cosmetics and antibacterials from birth. Understanding these influences helps manage skin health and disorders.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Dermatology
- Human Microbiome Research
Background:
- The human skin harbors a complex microbiome essential for physiological functions, including immune modulation and skin development.
- Skin microbiome structure is established early in life and dynamically altered by host and environmental factors throughout life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of extrinsic factors on the human skin microbiome.
- To elucidate how external influences shape microbial communities and affect skin health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on extrinsic factors impacting the skin microbiome.
- Analysis of scientific literature on cosmetics, environmental exposures, and antibacterial agents.
Main Results:
- Extrinsic factors significantly modulate the composition and function of the skin microbiome.
- These factors can either promote a healthy skin environment or contribute to the development of skin disorders.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the influence of extrinsic factors is key to comprehending skin microbiome dynamics.
- This knowledge can guide strategies for maintaining skin health and preventing skin conditions.
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