Today at the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference, researchers will show that the overall balance of the bacteria on a person's skin, rather than the presence or absence of a particular bacterial ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer I love my loofah. I like how sudsy it gets. After I use it, I hang it in the shower to dry. But ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Contrary to popular belief, bacteria is actually good for your skin.

A study sheds light on when and how bacterial strains emerge on facial skin. The findings could lead to new treatments for acne and other conditions, and may also help optimize the timing of such ...

SAN DIEGO — Although it has been known for several years that more than 1000 species of bacteria from 19 different phyla inhabit the human skin — mainly the superficial epidermis and upper parts of ...

It sounds a bit like something out of science fiction, but a topical vaccine that is rubbed on the skin is now closer to reality than ever before. In a new study led by Stanford University scientists, ...

Philadelphia, May 13, 2025 – The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now substantiated that certain skin bacteria can protect us from the sun’s ultraviolet ...

Washing hands with antibacterial soap can lead to statistically greater reductions in bacteria on skin surfaces compared to non-antibacterial soap, according to a study published in the Journal of ...