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The Skin Microbiome Review

Nov 28, 2024
Acne Advances: Are Biofilm-Targeting Treatments the Way Forward?
Acne vulgaris, affecting up to 97% of adolescents globally, is a widespread skin condition. Recent advancements in treatment are focusing...

Nov 22, 2024
How Do Chemical Peels Disrupt or Enhance the Skin Microbiome?
Chemical peels are dermatological procedures that involve applying a chemical solution to the skin, thereby exfoliating the top layers to...

Nov 19, 2024
Are Antibiotics Waging War on Your Skin Microbiome?
Antibiotics are a class of antimicrobial substances designed to target and eliminate bacteria. They play a crucial role in modern...

Nov 13, 2024
Is Intense Pulsed Light Secretly Reshaping Your Skin’s Balance?
Intense Pulsed Light or IPL is a non-invasive treatment method that uses broad-spectrum light to address various skin concerns such as...

Nov 12, 2024
Smooth Operator or Silent Saboteur: Is Your Lubricant to Blame?
Many females report using personal lubricants during intimate sexual activities to help alleviate vaginal dryness and the genitourinary...

Nov 7, 2024
Starting From the Top: The Implications of the Oral-Lung Axis in Lung Health
The oral-lung axis is an emerging field of research that explores the connection between oral health and the lung microbiome. Growing...

Nov 5, 2024
How does Ginseng influence the Skin microbiome?
Ginseng, also scientifically known as ​Panax Ginseng, is a medicinal herb that has long been used as a blood-enriching and tonifying...

Nov 5, 2024
Beyond Steroids and Toothpaste: Unravelling the Microbial Mysteries of Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis (PD) is a common and prevalent inflammatory skin condition characterised by small, red papules and pustules around...

Oct 21, 2024
New Insight on the Scalp Scene: Are Postbiotics the Solution for Scalp Health?
The scalp microbiome plays an important role in regulating hair growth, dandruff and sebum secretion, as well as preventing scalp...

Oct 21, 2024
Is Fluoride Altering Your Oral Microbiome?
Fluoride has been used for the purpose of dental health for years. It is known to prevent tooth decay and strengthen the enamel. It’s...

Oct 21, 2024
Pregnancy and the Oral Microbiome: Unveiling Hidden Risks and Untapped Potential
The oral microbiome evolves throughout different stages of life, particularly during pregnancy. Research has linked adverse pregnancy...

Oct 11, 2024
What Implications Might a Changing Climate Have on our Skin Microbiome?
A brief overview of the climate crisis: Evidence strongly suggests that anthropogenic climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions...

Oct 11, 2024
Do Preservatives Harm the Skin Microbiome?
Understanding preservatives Preservatives are added to cosmetic products to protect against the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and...

Oct 3, 2024
Unleashing the Power of Prebiotics in Microbiome Transformation
Skincare products formulated with prebiotic ingredients feed and support the skin microbiome. Through varying mechanisms, research shows...

Oct 3, 2024
Unveiling Nature's Acne Assassin
Acne is a prevalent and multifactorial skin disease affecting teenagers and adults, generally stemming from an imbalance in the skin...

Oct 3, 2024
Microbiome Matters: Exploring the Intersection of Vaginal Health and Reproductive Disorders
Reproductive disorders affect millions of people worldwide. As we uncover more of the causative factors driving these diseases, including...

Oct 3, 2024
How does the Microbiome Affect Psoriasis Onset?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects up to 3% of people globally (Chen et al 2020). It can cause dry & flaky lesions on...

Oct 3, 2024
What can Lactobacillus do for the Skin?
Lactobacilli are arguably one of the most important probiotics for the body, a genus of Gram-positive, catalase-negative,...

Oct 3, 2024
How does Urban Life Affect the Skin?
More people are increasingly relocating from rural areas to larger, more polluted cities, with an estimated 4.4 billion people inhabiting...

Oct 2, 2024
Could your Morning Coffee Protect you Against UV Damage?
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with many common sources including coffee, tea, and soft drinks. In...

Oct 2, 2024
Skinovation from the Sea: The Wonders of Salmon DNA
Polynucleotides (PNs) are a class of naturally-occurring biomolecule produced by cells of the body that drive growth and maintenance....

Oct 2, 2024
What is the Hidden Power of Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B3 present in products such as meat, fish, and green vegetables. Consuming this...

Oct 2, 2024
Genetic Glow: Illuminating the Path to Tomorrow’s Dermatological Therapies
Microbiome engineering is cutting-edge technology involving colonisation of the skin with microbes engineered to serve specific...

Oct 2, 2024
Mushroom Magic: What can we Learn from our Ancient Ancestors for Skin Health?
Mycocosmetics are a recently emerging trend in cosmeceuticals looking to utilise the power of mushroom-based ingredients when developing...
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