Science Quickly Bacteria Might Share the Blame for Eczema
Jul 7, 2017
Certain types of bacteria might worsen eczema flares in patients with severe eczema, specifically Staphylococcus aureus strains dominated the skin microbe population. The podcast explores the relationship between the skin microbiome and eczema, as well as the potential of shotgun metagenomics to study other skin conditions.
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Bacteria's Role in Eczema
- In severe eczema, Staphylococcus aureus strains dominate, disrupting skin microbe diversity.
- This suggests certain bacteria may worsen eczema flares, according to research in Science Translational Medicine.
Mouse Study on Eczema
- Researchers swabbed staph aureus from eczema patients onto mice.
- The mice developed thickened skin and immune responses, similar to eczema symptoms.
Metagenomics for Skin Conditions
- Shotgun metagenomics provides detailed microbiome snapshots.
- This technique can investigate other skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and even skin cancers.