Dermatologists are always on the hunt to find new ways to treat atopic dermatitis (AD). Instead of solely reducing skin inflammation, the focus is on repairing the injured skin microbiome that contributes to the inflammation in the first place.
Richard L. Gallo, MD, PhD, FAAD, explored a new model for AD during his lecture, Human Skin Commensal Microbes for Bacteriotherapy of Atopic Dermatitis. Here, he discusses genomes and microbiomes, the role of peptides, and reestablishing healthy skin.