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Glossary Staphylococcus

bacteria genus causing skin infections and other serious diseases

Staphylococcus, often referred to as "Staph," is a genus of bacteria that includes several species known to cause infections in humans. These bacteria are typically found on the skin and in the nose, and while many species are harmless, some can lead to conditions ranging from minor skin infections to more serious diseases like pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and toxic shock syndrome.

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A Potential Predictive Role of the Scalp Microbiome Profiling in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Staphylococcus Caprae, Corynebacterium, and Cutibacterium Species

research A Potential Predictive Role of the Scalp Microbiome Profiling in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Staphylococcus caprae, Corynebacterium, and Cutibacterium Species

3 citations , 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.

research Isolation and antibiogram profiling of Staphylococcus species in canine pyoderma

January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research”

In this study investigating canine pyoderma, the researchers found that Staphylococcus species isolated from 57 dogs were most sensitive to the antibiotic Linezolid, with a 100% sensitivity rate, followed by other antibiotics like Doxycycline hydrochloride and Cefpodoxime.

research 1032 Characterization of the human scalp hair follicle microbiome reveals differential spatial distribution, abundance and viability of intrafollicular microbiota and modulation of hair growth and metabolism by staphylococcus epidermidis

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Staphylococcus epidermidis affects hair growth and metabolism, suggesting it could help manage hair growth issues.

The Inhibition Activity of Tannin on the Formation of Mono-Species and Polymicrobial Biofilm by Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus Aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, and Candida Albicans

research The Inhibition Activity of Tannin on the Formation of Mono-Species and Polymicrobial Biofilm Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans

17 citations , July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional”

This study found that tannin effectively inhibits and degrades mono-species and polymicrobial biofilms, making it a potential candidate for antibiofilm treatments.

research Residual antibacterial activity of canine hair treated with topical antimicrobial sprays against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in vitro

13 citations , July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

In this study on dogs, topical antimicrobial sprays with varying ingredient profiles showed different levels of S. pseudintermedius growth inhibition, maintaining activity for at least 10 days.

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community Does anyone here take isotretinoin to make their scalp less oily?

2 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses using isotretinoin (Accutane) to reduce scalp oiliness and manage scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic itch. A user shares that taking 20mg of Accutane every other day effectively reduces oily hair and skin.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

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Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

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