| The human microbiota contributes to our normal postnatal development and plays a significant role in defining our physiology. To understand the role of microbiota in human health and disease, we study the skin microbiome in pilosebaceous units (hair follicles) and its association with acne.

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases. Although its etiology still needs to be defined, a bacterial factor has been suggested in the development of the disease. In fact, antibiotic therapy targeting _Propionibacterium acnes_ has been a mainstay treatment for more than 30 years.

Our preliminary study shows that the microcomedone, a specialized skin compartment where acne arises, has a tractable... |
