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  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • The skin harbors a complex microbiome of bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses, crucial for host defense and immune interaction.
  • This skin microbiome varies by body site, genetics, and environmental factors, and can include opportunistic pathogens.
  • Understanding the skin microbiome's role in health and disease is vital, with culture-independent methods significantly advancing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the technical challenges in skin microbiome research, including sample collection and processing.
  • To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of current sequencing methodologies for skin microbiome analysis.
  • To identify future research directions for the field of skin microbiome studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on skin microbiome sampling, processing, and analysis techniques.
  • Critical evaluation of culture-dependent and culture-independent methods, particularly high-throughput sequencing.
  • Analysis of factors influencing skin microbiome composition and their impact on health and disease.

Main Results:

  • Low microbial biomass and high host DNA content in skin samples present significant technical hurdles.
  • Current collection, extraction, and analysis methods introduce biases, affecting study outcomes.
  • High-throughput sequencing has greatly expanded knowledge but is limited by sample-related challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing technical challenges in sample collection and processing is crucial for advancing skin microbiome research.
  • Optimizing sequencing approaches and minimizing biases are essential for accurate characterization of the skin microbiome.
  • Future research should focus on overcoming current limitations to fully elucidate the skin microbiome's role in health and disease.