Mild atopic dermatitis is characterized by increase in non-staphylococcus pathobionts and loss of specific species

Abstract excerpt

Atopic dermatitis is the most common inflammatory skin condition with a severe negative impact on patients' quality of life. The etiology of AD is complex and depends on age, genetics, the immune system, environmental factors, and the skin microbiome, with a key role for pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus in the development of severe AD. However, the composition of the skin microbiome in mild AD is understudied....