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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and immunology, focusing on the skin microbiome.

Background:

  • The skin's microecology dynamically balances with the immune system throughout life.
  • Skin microflora exhibit dynamic changes in both healthy and diseased states.
  • Interactions between skin microorganisms, skin diseases, and visceral diseases are complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between skin microecological alterations and visceral pathological states.
  • To investigate the concept of sensitized acupoints as indicators of systemic homeostasis imbalance.
  • To understand how local substance variations at acupoints may influence microbial composition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on skin microorganisms, skin diseases, and visceral diseases.
  • Exploration of the link between skin microecology and visceral pathology.
  • Hypothesizing the role of sensitized acupoints and local substance variations in microbial changes.

Main Results:

  • Skin microecological balance is crucial for physiological homeostasis.
  • Changes in skin microflora are associated with both physiological and pathological conditions.
  • Sensitized acupoints may represent surface manifestations of internal imbalances, potentially affecting local microbes.

Conclusions:

  • Skin microecology plays a significant role in maintaining overall body homeostasis.
  • Alterations in skin microflora are linked to visceral health and disease.
  • Surface treatments like moxibustion may influence health outcomes through immune and microbial pathways.