Changes in Lesional and Non-lesional Skin Microbiome During Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis.

In conclusion, a drastic increase in microbial diversity and decrease in S. aureus proportion were observed with eczema treatment. Narrowband ultraviolet B treatment did not exert additive effects on eczema improvement; however, it appeared to reduce the recurrence of eczema.
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Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica - November 21, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kwon S, Choi JY, Shin JW, Huh CH, Park KC, Du MH, Yoon S, Na JI Tags: Acta Derm Venereol Source Type: research