February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Abietic acid from pine rosin can effectively fight and reduce harmful skin microbes.
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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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March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
August 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Skin diseases alter the skin's microbiome, and prebiotic treatments might help.
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October 2021 in “Microorganisms” Men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp oils and microbes compared to those without.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
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December 2010 in “Current opinion in infectious diseases/Current opinion in infectious diseases, with evaluated MEDLINE” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition possibly caused by hair follicle issues, with treatments focusing on infection and inflammation.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of Kaposi varicelliform eruption are crucial to prevent severe complications.
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April 2023 in “BMC Microbiology” Shampoo with heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMNL-653 improves scalp health and hair growth by changing scalp bacteria.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CBD can help hair grow by supporting scalp health and reducing inflammation.
July 2025 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” Understanding skin microbes and sebum can help manage atopic dermatitis and hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Type 2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13 increase skin's vulnerability to Staphylococcus aureus, which could be important for treating atopic dermatitis.
Dissecting cellulitis and folliculitis keloidalis cause intense inflammation without bacterial infection.
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June 2011 in “PubMed” The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
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December 2018 in “Immunity” Targeting TGFβ can improve skin immunity in older people.
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” Povidone iodine reduced skin bacteria more than chlorhexidine gluconate, but neither met FDA reduction standards.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
165 citations
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” The hydrogel speeds up healing of infected wounds by providing oxygen and fighting bacteria.
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” EGF receptor is crucial for skin health and its inhibitors can cause skin rashes.
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October 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Improving skin barrier function is crucial for better acne treatment.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
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January 2018 in “Health” Ostrich antibodies are a promising, cost-effective treatment for various skin diseases and conditions.
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September 2024 in “The FASEB Journal” Dermal white adipose tissue helps regulate hair growth, protect skin, and aid wound healing.
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November 2024 in “ACS Omega” Snail secretion-loaded dressings can improve skin regeneration and wound healing.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
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May 2022 in “Cosmetics” Further research is needed to understand how the microbiome affects hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
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February 2020 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Certain cancer drugs interact with skin bacteria to cause acne-like rashes.
December 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Argan oil complexes improve hair treatment by enhancing stability, antibacterial properties, and hair texture.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Rosemary and neem extract may be an effective natural treatment for dandruff and hair loss.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.