2
Jan
2010
We live with more than 200 different bacteria types on our skin
A study published in the prestigious journal Science has revealed the approximate amount of the various bacteria that coexist in our epidermis. The investigation revealed that 205 would be bacteria on our skin, a slightly larger amount than expected by specialists.
The research was conducted with 10 people, taking samples of 20 different parts of the body for a thorough analysis of the genome of the bacteria to get classified in the most appropriate and permits further study of each.
One of the factors that influence the presence of certain types of bacteria is part of the body where that is, those bacteria in the Axillary area in a person are similar to those of another personin the same area.
The living area of the body where the greatest variety of bacteria is the forearm, while the area where there is less bacteria than the ear.
The results of the study will provide valuable information for treating skin diseases such as acne or psoriasis and others do not respond to common antibiotics treatment.