The Follicular Skin Microbiome in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Healthy Controls.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) remains enigmatic, several factors point to potential involvement of the cutaneous microbiome. Insight into the cutaneous microbiome in HS using next-generation sequencing may provide novel data on the microbiological diversity of the skin.

Objective

To investigate the follicular skin microbiome in patients with HS and in healthy controls.

Design, setting, and participants

This case-control study obtained punch biopsy specimens from patients with HS (lesional and nonlesional) and healthy controls between October 1, 2014, and August 1, 2016. Data were analyzed from March to November 2016. Patients with HS were recruited from the Department of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmar

SUBMITTER: Ring HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5710430 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature