S. epidermidis strains typically last only about 2 years before being replaced, while C. acnes strains are more stable once ...

And the strangest thing is that it's made by a fungus that's also found on human skin. Read More: Antibiotic-Resistant ...

The composition of bacterial populations living on our faces plays a significant role in the development of acne and other ...

If we looked at our skin through a microscope we would see tiny crannies and crevices. Inside these tiny crevices, millions of bacteria are living and growing, doubling their population every ...

Towels create the perfect environment for bacterial growth ... you’re depositing dead skin cells, oils, and whatever microscopic organisms happen to be on your body at that moment.

In most cases, these spherically shaped bacteria stay out of trouble ... Malassezia are a type of microscopic fungi that thrive on human skin, feeding on the ample lipids — the oils and the fats — ...