The Skin Microbiome of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Normalizes Gradually During Treatment
BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by an altered skin microbiome dominantly colonized by S.aureus.Standard treatment includes emollients, anti-inflammatory medications and antiseptics.ObjectivesTo characterize changes in the skin microbiome during treatment for AD.MethodsThe skin microbiomes of children with moderate-to-severe AD and