Open AccessCharacterization and Analysis of the Skin Microbiota in Rosacea: A Case–Control Study
Author(s) -
Barbara M. Rainer,
Katherine G. Thompson,
Corina Antonescu,
Liliana Florea,
Emmanuel F. Mongodin,
J. Bui,
Alexander H. Fischer,
Helena B. Pasieka,
Luis A. Garza,
Sewon Kang,
Anna L. Chien
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of clinical dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1179-1888
pISSN - 1175-0561
DOI - 10.1007/s40257-019-00471-5
Subject(s) - rosacea , medicine , papulopustular , dermatology , nose , acne , surgery
The efficacy of antibiotics in rosacea treatment suggests a role for microorganisms in its pathophysiology. Growing concern over the adverse effects of antibiotic use presents a need for targeted antimicrobial treatment in rosacea.