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The Microbiome in Dermatology and Cosmetology

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 29154

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Karolina Chilicka-Hebel

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Department of Health Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, 45-060 Opole, Poland
Interests: dermatology; acne vulgaris; cosmetology; probiotics
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Dr. Danuta Nowicka

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Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wrocław Medical University, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland
Interests: cosmetology; cosmetics; aestetic dermatology; skin allergy
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Special Issue Information

Dear colleagues,

A single square centimetre of human skin can contain up to one billion microorganisms. These diverse communities of bacteria, fungi, mites and viruses can provide protection against disease, but can also exacerbate skin lesions, promote disease and delay wound healing. Although the skin typically acts as a barrier, these microbes interact with the internal body environment and can cause imbalances from the "healthy" state that have been linked to several dermatologic diseases. Understanding the changes in microbial flora in disease states allows for the potential to treat by restoring equilibrium. With the rising popularity of holistic and natural consumerism, prebiotics, probiotics, symbiotics, and other therapies are under study to find alternative treatments to these skin disorders through manipulation or supplementation of the microbiome. Further analysis of the human skin microbiome, and its interactions with the host immune system and other commensal microorganisms, will undoubtedly elucidate molecular mechanisms for disease and reveal gateways for novel therapeutic treatment strategies.

In this Special Issue entitled ‘The microbiome in dermatology and cosmetology”, we would like to present a collection of articles on dermatological, cosmetological, biological, pharmacological, dietary and other scientific fields. This Special Issue will present different aspects of microbiota, and will intensify and consolidate the existing knowledge. The deadline for initial submissions is March 31, 2022, and if you need more time, you may consider September 30, 2022 as an extension.

Dr. Karolina Chilicka
Dr. Danuta Nowicka
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Keywords

  • Microbiota
  • Microbiome 
  • Mycobiome 
  • Dermatological and cosmetological treatments 
  • Dietary 
  • Pharmacology 
  • Biology

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Ciclopirox Hydroxypropyl Chitosan (CPX-HPCH) Nail Lacquer and Breathable Cosmetic Nail Polish: In Vitro Evaluation of Drug Transungual Permeation Following the Combined Application
by Daniela Monti, Silvia Tampucci, Valentina Paganini, Susi Burgalassi, Patrizia Chetoni, Jordi Galván, Francesco Celandroni and Emilia Ghelardi
Life 2022, 12(6), 801; https://doi.org/10.3390/life12060801 - 27 May 2022
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Background: Onychomycosis produces nail chromatic alterations that lead patients to mask them with cosmetic enamels. Objectives: Evaluate drug transungual permeation and antimycotic activity against selected strains after application of CPX-HPCH nail lacquer (NL) on the nail pre-covered with breathable cosmetic polish. Methods: [...] Read more.
Background: Onychomycosis produces nail chromatic alterations that lead patients to mask them with cosmetic enamels. Objectives: Evaluate drug transungual permeation and antimycotic activity against selected strains after application of CPX-HPCH nail lacquer (NL) on the nail pre-covered with breathable cosmetic polish. Methods: CPX transungual permeation after applying CPX-HPCH NL once or twice a day on bovine hoof membranes pre-covered with a breathable cosmetic nail polish was compared to that obtained applying CPX-HPCH NL directly on the membrane. The relevant experimental permeates underwent an in vitro susceptibility test. Results: After CPX-HPCH NL application once a day, the drug transungual flux in the presence of cosmetic product tended to decrease while maintaining the antifungal activity. Two daily applications of CPX-HPCH NL on the membrane pre-covered with cosmetic polish exhibited the same permeation profile as daily application of the medicated lacquer directly on the nail as well as the same microbiological activity. Conclusions: The breathable cosmetic nail polish can be applied on the nail affected by onychomycosis in association with CPX-HPCH NL to mask the imperfections. The application of CPX-HPCH NL twice a day appears to be a good solution to obtain the same results as for a daily application without the presence of the cosmetic layer. Full article
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Cotton and Flax Textiles Leachables Impact Differently Cutaneous Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilm Formation and Cytotoxicity
by Chloé Catovic, Imen Abbes, Magalie Barreau, Catherine Sauvage, Jacques Follet, Cécile Duclairoir-Poc, Anne Groboillot, Sandra Leblanc, Pascal Svinareff, Sylvie Chevalier and Marc G. J. Feuilloley
Life 2022, 12(4), 535; https://doi.org/10.3390/life12040535 - 6 Apr 2022
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Bacteria can bind on clothes, but the impacts of textiles leachables on cutaneous bacteria remain unknown. Here, we studied for the first time the effects of cotton and flax obtained through classical and soft ecological agriculture on the representatives S. aureus and S. [...] Read more.
Bacteria can bind on clothes, but the impacts of textiles leachables on cutaneous bacteria remain unknown. Here, we studied for the first time the effects of cotton and flax obtained through classical and soft ecological agriculture on the representatives S. aureus and S. epidermidis bacteria of the cutaneous microbiota. Crude flax showed an inhibitory potential on S. epidermidis bacterial lawns whereas cotton had no effect. Textile fiber leachables were produced in bacterial culture media, and these extracts were tested on S. aureus and S. epidermidis. Bacterial growth was not impacted, but investigation by the crystal violet technique and confocal microscopy showed that all extracts affected biofilm formation by the two staphylococci species. An influence of cotton and flax culture conditions was clearly observed. Flax extracts had strong inhibitory impacts and induced the formation of mushroom-like defense structures by S. aureus. Conversely, production of biosurfactant by bacteria and their surface properties were not modified. Resistance to antibiotics also remained unchanged. All textile extracts, and particularly soft organic flax, showed strong inhibitory effects on S. aureus and S. epidermidis cytotoxicity on HaCaT keratinocytes. Analysis of flax leachables showed the presence of benzyl alcohol that could partly explain the effects of flax extracts. Full article
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How Microbiomes Affect Skin Aging: The Updated Evidence and Current Perspectives
by Yanisa Ratanapokasatit, Wannada Laisuan, Teerapong Rattananukrom, Aisawan Petchlorlian, Iyarit Thaipisuttikul and Mongkhon Sompornrattanaphan
Life 2022, 12(7), 936; https://doi.org/10.3390/life12070936 - 22 Jun 2022
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The skin has a multifactorial aging process, caused by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. A major theory of aging involves cellular senescence or apoptosis resulting from oxidative damage as the skin’s antioxidant system tends to weaken with age. The human microbiota is a [...] Read more.
The skin has a multifactorial aging process, caused by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. A major theory of aging involves cellular senescence or apoptosis resulting from oxidative damage as the skin’s antioxidant system tends to weaken with age. The human microbiota is a complex ecosystem that is made up of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Both gut and skin microbiota have essential roles in the protection against invading pathogens, mediating inflammatory conditions, and the modulation of the immune system which is involved in both innate and adaptive immune responses. However, the human microbiome could be changed during the life stage and affected by various perturbations. An alteration of the intestinal bacteria results in “microbial dysbiosis” which is associated with the influence of various diseases, including aging. The skin interactome is a novel integration of the “genome-microbiome-exposome” that plays a significant role in skin aging and skin health. Mitigating the negative impacts of factors influencing the skin interactome should be the future strategy to protect, prevent, and delay skin aging along with preserving healthy skin conditions. This review summarizes the current evidence on how human microbiomes affect skin aging and demonstrates the possible interventions, relating to human microbiomes, to modulate skin health and aging. Probiotics-based products are currently available mainly for the add-on treatment of many dermatologic conditions. However, at this point, there are limited clinical studies on skin anti-aging purposes and more are required as this evolving concept is on the rise and might provide an insight into future therapeutic options. Full article
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Microbiome and Probiotics in Acne Vulgaris—A Narrative Review
by Karolina Chilicka, Iwona Dzieńdziora-Urbińska, Renata Szyguła, Binnaz Asanova and Danuta Nowicka
Life 2022, 12(3), 422; https://doi.org/10.3390/life12030422 - 15 Mar 2022
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Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease characterised by the appearance of eruptions such as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules, and cysts. Among factors that cause acne vulgaris are the abnormal keratinisation of the sebaceous canal, bacterial colonisation (Cutibacterium acnes), increased sebum production, [...] Read more.
Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease characterised by the appearance of eruptions such as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules, and cysts. Among factors that cause acne vulgaris are the abnormal keratinisation of the sebaceous canal, bacterial colonisation (Cutibacterium acnes), increased sebum production, genotypic factors, and hormonal disorders. Treatment is often long and tedious, and can lead to a reduction in quality of life and social isolation. The intestinal microbiota is greatly important in the formation of acne lesions. It is also responsible for the proper immunity of the organism. Acne is a disease that can be related to the condition of the digestive tract and its microbiome. Research shows that the use of probiotics may reduce skin eruptions. The probiotic supplementation and cosmetics markets are very dynamically developing. The use of internal supplementation and probiotic-containing cosmetics gives hope for the improvement of the skin condition of people with acne. Full article
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