From babyhood to adulthood, the bacteria and fungi on your skin help train your immune system—but when that balance tips, chronic inflammation can follow. This new review reveals how and why.
Study: Conversation between skin microbiota and the host: from early life to adulthood. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock
In a recent review published in the journal Experimental & Molecular Medicine, researchers in South Korea investigated the interactions between commensal skin microbiota and the epithelial and immune systems throughout the human lifespan, examining their influence on health and disease.
Background
Ever wondered why your skin heals differently at different ages or why some people are more prone to conditions like eczema or acne? A clue lies in your skin’s microscopic…