A narrative review of the impact of ultraviolet radiation and sunscreen on the skin microbiome
Garett J. Grant,
Indermeet Kohli,
Tasneem F. Mohammad
Abstract:BackgroundThe human skin microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that plays an important role in skin health. The skin microbiome has been implicated in numerous diseases, and our knowledge surrounding it continues to evolve. A better understanding of the interactions between the environment and the skin microbiome will lead to improvements in skin health.MethodsThis article reviews the published literature surrounding the impact of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and sunscreen on the skin microbiome.ResultsSkin microbe… Show more
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