December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.
Enterococcus faecalis delays wound healing by disrupting cell functions and creating an anti-inflammatory environment.
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August 2018 in “JAMA dermatology” Mesenchymal stem cells in people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa are more inflammatory, possibly contributing to the disease.
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October 1984 in “Annual Review of Microbiology” Toxic Shock Syndrome cases increased due to new factors, but decreased with public health measures and changes in tampon use.
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April 2019 in “PloS one” Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.
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June 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Molluscum contagiosum can occur in epidermoid cysts, especially with prolonged steroid use.
Changes in skin bacteria may relate to alopecia areata severity.
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The new gel improves treatment of tough skin infections.
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August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Hidradenitis suppurativa may be more severe in people with Mediterranean fever gene mutations.
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
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October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.
Some dog skin mousse products with certain chemicals can prevent bacterial growth for up to 14 days, but effectiveness varies with hair length and product ingredients.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Human hair shafts inhibit Gram-positive bacteria growth but not Gram-negative bacteria.
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October 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology” The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
Four bacteria from the lab were found to be resistant to selenium.
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGFR inhibitors cause skin issues and hair loss by weakening skin defenses, suggesting antibiotics and targeted treatments can help.
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June 2025 in “Gut Microbes” BroadAMP-GPT effectively creates antimicrobial peptides to fight drug-resistant bacteria.
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
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March 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Three mousse products effectively reduced bacteria on dog hair for at least 10 days.
Doxycycline or flucloxacillin can cause a rare, severe skin reaction that can be fatal, especially in the elderly.
Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with Hidradenitis Suppurativa have less diverse skin bacteria and different bacterial metabolism than healthy individuals.
January 2022 in “JPK Jurnal Proteksi Kesehatan” Mangkokan leaf extract is more effective against Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli.
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August 2024 in “Cell Host & Microbe” November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inhibiting EGFR weakens skin's defense against bacteria.
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October 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Certain bacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant may be a new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant diseases.
September 2025 in “e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University)” Blocking androgen receptors helps immune cells better fight certain bacteria.