July 2025 in “BMC Microbiology” Pancreatic cancer can alter gut and skin bacteria, possibly causing skin issues.
February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Abietic acid from pine rosin can effectively fight and reduce harmful skin microbes.
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.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” COVID-19 protective measures led to skin irritation, hair loss, and brittle nails; using skin-friendly products and a healthy diet is recommended.
28 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular Microbiology” Intravital microscopy helps us see how parasites interact with skin and fat in living animals.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Amputation stump skin disease worsens life quality, especially in men during summer, and long prosthesis use increases fungal infection risk.
August 2019 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” Young dogs in Odisha with dermatitis are most often infected by Microsporum fungus, and Miconazole is the most effective treatment.
84 citations
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Mannosylerythritol lipids are good for skin and hair care products.
November 2021 in “Folia Microbiologica” Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
37 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Scalp apocrine glands may help remove waste and balance electrolytes, but their role is not fully understood.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences” Zinc is essential for plant growth and human health.
May 2020 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” A Pug with skin issues was successfully treated for mite and bacterial infections.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Access Microbiology” Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
COVID-19 may lead to severe skin necrosis without clear underlying causes, as seen in a diabetic patient who required leg amputation.
78 citations
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” DPK-060 in poloxamer gel effectively treats skin infections, but nanocarriers don't enhance its efficacy.
53 citations
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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.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Hair follicles regulate immune cells in the skin, and disrupting certain pathways can lead to skin issues and infections.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
36 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
30 citations
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June 2017 in “Talanta” MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry is a useful method for studying skin conditions, but sample preparation is crucial for accurate results.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Bitter Apple has various medicinal uses, including treating tumors, skin conditions, ulcers, asthma, jaundice, and rheumatism.
155 citations
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” Memory T cells in the skin balance staying put and moving into the blood, clustering around hair follicles, and increasing in number after infection.
43 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Biomedicines” Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” SLFC can improve scalp health and reduce sensitive scalp symptoms.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Using combined treatments can help manage acne by targeting the bacteria and skin changes that cause it.