"Unveiling the Fascinating World of Microbes: A Fun Fact Guide"
The gut microbiome is not the only microbiome in the body. The skin has its own active microbiome that plays a crucial role in immunity, skin disorders, wound healing, and even certain types of cancer. The skin microbiome consists of different communities of microbes shaped by the skin's physiology. Skin microbes coevolved with the body to protect it and limit inflammation. Dysbiosis, an imbalance of good and bad skin microbes, can lead to various skin conditions such as acne. Factors like aging, sex, environment, and antibiotics can impact the diversity and health of the skin microbiome.