Amplicon-based analysis reveals link between adolescent acne and altered facial skin microbiome induced by negative emotional states

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Introduction The skin microbiome is integral to maintaining skin homeostasis and is involved in the pathogenesis of acne. Emerging evidence supporting the ‘brain-skin axis’ suggests that psychological stress may exacerbate acne. Both negative emotional states and acne are highly prevalent among adolescents. Although research has begun to explore this relationship, the role of the skin microbiome in adolescents...

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