Levels of the bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis may be higher in people with eczema than in those without the condition EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
The skin microbiomes of people with eczema differ from those without the condition, according to the results of a small study. Gaining a better understanding of the role skin bacteria may play in eczema could lead to more effective treatments.
Eczema comes in many forms, with atopic eczema being among the most common. This occurs when the skin is unable to retain much moisture, resulting in it becoming dry, cracked and…
