RT Book, Section A1 Boull, Christina L. A2 Soutor, Carol A2 Hordinsky, Maria K. SR Print(0) ID 1190936464 T1 Bacterial Infections T2 Clinical Dermatology: Diagnosis and Management of Common Disorders, 2e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264257379 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190936464 RD 2024/03/28 AB Within hours after birth, the skin's surface becomes a host for a vast assortment of microorganisms.1 Species of staphylococcus, corynebacterium, Propionibacterium acnes, and a multitude of other bacteria, yeast, and fungi begin to colonize the skin, each organism with a predilection for specific body sites.2 The skin's microbiome changes over time modified by environmental exposures and hormonal shifts. A growing volume of studies highlight the essential function of the skin's microorganisms in protecting us from pathogens and regulating the immune system.3 A pathogenic shift in the skin flora, or dysbiosis, has been described in acne, atopic dermatitis, and chronic wounds, but is likely to contribute to many other disease processes.2