La peau : un écosystème microbien

Human hosts a large number of microorganisms that constitute its microbiome and the vast majority of them are very useful and even essentials. The human microbiome is a complex ecosystem where live populations of transient or resident microorganisms. The process of co-development or co-adaptation played a major role in the establishment of indigenous communities and help explain the dominance of positive interactions (commensal, symbiotic or mutualistic) in the human-microorganism relationship. The assimilation of nutrients, production of anti-inflammatory compounds, defense against pathogens, vitamin production or stimulating the immune system are some of the key benefits of the indigenous microorganisms. Understanding the skin microbiome opens new exploratory fields and represents a real challenge for both the academic knowledge and the development of new therapeutic approaches.