The ecological dynamics of skin microbiota in skin health and diseases
, either promoting or protecting against disease. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the composition and functions of the skin microbiome, its interaction with host immunity, and impact on skin health. We also discuss the implications of environmental and biological factors on microbiome stability and explore emerging therapeutic strategies targeting the skin microbiota. These insights highlight the potential of microbiome-based approaches for advancing dermatological treatment.
Authors
- Yanli Pang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1967-2416)
- Wenhui Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8762-0274)
- Li Qiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8322-1797)
- Yue Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0098-5359)
- Xiaoli Liu
- Pu Pu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1716-094X)
Institutions
- Capital Medical University (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University (CN)
- Peking University Third Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Chaoyang Emergency Medical Center (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Microbiology Reviews
- Published
- 2026-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/cmr.00305-25
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality