An altered skin microbiome is the most important symptom of atopic dermatitis.

Abstract

Fast traslate Icon translate Fast traslate Icon translate The progressive increase in the incidence of atopic dermatitis among children, an increase in persistence in adulthood, combined with an inevitable decrease in the quality of life of patients, determine the relevance of studying the mechanisms of the development of this disease not only for dermatology, but also for the entire health care system. Thus, the prerequisites for the emergence of new concepts of pathogenesis and the search for the most effective therapeutic modalities arise. At the moment, atopic dermatitis is considered as the interaction of endogenous (impaired immune response, insufficient function of the epidermal barrier) and exogenous (exposure to allergens, chemical or physical irritants, microorganisms) factors. Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, genetic makeup, antibiotic use, and good hygiene play a critical role in the maintenance and stability of the skin microbiome. Normally, the skin microbiota is mainly formed by bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, Propionibacterium, Corynebacterium and Streptococcus. While in patients with AD, in 70% of cases, there is colonization of Staphylococcus aureus on the affected skin, in 39% on intact skin, which secondarily contributes to the development of immune imbalance and increased skin xerosis. This fact determines the importance of the use of basic therapy, which, on the one hand, helps to strengthen the epidermal barrier, and on the other hand, normalizes the microbiome of the skin, reducing the colonization of Staphylococcus aureus.