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DOI: 10.58490/ctjump.2026i97.4406
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Tu, M. X., Nguyen, T. T. L., Huynh, X. P., & Tran, N. D. (2026). CHARACTERISTICS AND ROLES OF THE HUMAN SKIN MICROBIOME. Cantho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, 97, 158-169. https://doi.org/10.58490/ctjump.2026i97.4406

CHARACTERISTICS AND ROLES OF THE HUMAN SKIN MICROBIOME

Mau Xuong Tu1,2, , Thi Thuy Lieu Nguyen3, Xuan Phong Huynh1, , Ngoc Dung Tran4,
1 Can Tho University
2 Can Tho Hospital of Dermato-Venereology
3 Tra Vinh University
4 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

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Abstract

Human skin is the largest organ of the body and serves as a habitat for a diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. The skin microbiome exists in a symbiotic relationship with the host and plays a crucial role in maintaining skin barrier integrity, regulating immune responses, and protecting against pathogenic microorganisms. Advances in nextgeneration sequencing technologies have significantly improved our understanding of the biological and pathological roles of the skin microbiome. Increasing evidence indicates that dysbiosis of the skin microbiome is closely associated with the pathogenesis of common dermatological diseases such as acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. This narrative review aims to summarize current domestic and international studies on the characteristics, functions, and roles of the human skin microbiome, analyze achievements and limitations of existing research, and discuss future research trends and potential clinical applications.   

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Skin microbiome, skin barrier, dermatological diseases

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