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Longitudinal analysis of the skin microbiome in association with hand eczema, hand hygiene practices and moisturizer use
28 Feb 2024
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BACKGROUND: The skin microbiota maintains a physical and immunological barrier to the environment. Little is known about how the microbiome changes over time or the effect of hand hygiene practices and moisturizer use. OBJECTIVES: To assess sex-specific changes in skin bacteria over time, and how the microbiome is related to self-reported hand eczema, hand hygiene practices and use of moisturizers. METHODS: Swab...
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