Skin bacterial transplant in atopic dermatitis: Knowns, unknowns and emerging trends

Skin dysbiosis in atopic dermatitis (AD) manifests as alteration of microbial composition with decrease in commensal species, increase in Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and overall decreased microbial diversity. Bacterial composition varies with disease severity, with predominance of S. aureus in severe pediatric AD skin samples compared to prominent Staphylococcus epidermidis in milder AD cases [1]. Clonal S. aureus is also associated with severe AD flares [1], suggesting that a loss of bacterial diversity plays a role in pathogenesis.
Source: Journal of Dermatological Science - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research