The skin structure and its microbiome are both important to protect us from many harmful influences and infections. When one or both are damaged, there is a good chance that we will have skin or health problems. Very often these problems are directly or indirectly linked to microbiology. When the skin is physically damaged, certain microorganisms can suddenly cause infection, while not doing so on intact skin.
Some of the most common skin disorders:
– Acne: inflammation of the sebaceous glands with possible secondary infections of the wounds
– Allergy: reaction of the skin to all kinds of external or internal substances
– Atopic eczema: chronic inflammation of the skin causing damage
– Dermatitis: acute skin infections with different causes
– Dry skin: damage to the skin due to an incorrect water balance
– Shingles: inflammation of the skin due to the Varicella virus
– Psoriasis: disordered skin renewal process with unpleasant symptoms
– Fungal infections: inflammation of the skin due to infection with Candida or other fungi
– Staphylococcus infections: serious infections and inflammations with the Staphylococcus bacteria
– Warts: skin damage from viral infections
It is also possible that an underlying condition (e.g. cancer) harms the skin, causing it to be damaged and thus causing additional problems. In the prevention and cure of most skin conditions, it is crucial to keep the skin structure and the skin microbiome in good condition!
