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  • Dermatology
  • Microbiology
  • Medical Interventions

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  • The skin microbiome, comprising diverse microorganisms, is vital for skin health and immunity.
  • Dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance, is linked to various skin diseases.
  • Skincare products affect the skin microbiome, but procedural impacts are less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on how dermatological interventions influence the skin microbiome.
  • To identify research gaps concerning the effects of common dermatological procedures on skin microbiota.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted to identify and synthesize studies on dermatological procedures and the skin microbiome.
  • Literature search focused on interventions including phototherapy, chemical treatments, and other procedures.

Main Results:

  • Phototherapy (UV, light, laser, PDT) is the most investigated intervention.
  • Chemical interventions (peels, micropigmentation, debridement) have limited research.
  • Many common procedures (cryotherapy, skin grafts, dermabrasion) lack microbiome impact studies.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is crucial to understand the skin microbiome's response to dermatological procedures, especially chemical and physical ones.
  • Comprehensive studies are needed to assess long-term consequences and optimize dermatological care.