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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” This study found that the scalp microbiome was more diverse in alopecia areata patients than in healthy controls, and distinctive microbial profiles may be linked to disease severity and prognosis.
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May 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that the skin microbiome in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa differs significantly from healthy controls, suggesting a potential link between microbial imbalance and the disease.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This case report describes successful treatment of trichomycosis axillaris, a bacterial infection of hair shafts, using shaving and topical antibiotics, resulting in complete odor elimination within weeks.
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” This pilot study explored a new method using laser-capture microdissection and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the human scalp hair follicle microbiome more accurately, revealing region-specific variations in microbial diversity and abundance.
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Certain bacteria may influence alopecia areata risk, but skin bacteria don't mediate gut-skin effects.