Skin Bacteria

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SKIN BACTERIA

2.

RESIDENT BACTERIA

3.

TRANSIENT BACTERIA

4.

FAVORABLE BACTERIA

5.

Thus, Staphylococcus epidermidis provides moisture to the skin,
enhances the barrier function, and protects the skin from the proliferation
of Staphylococcus aureus.
S TA P HY L O C O C C US A U R E U S
S TA P HY L O C O C C US E P I D E RM I D I S

6.

HAZARDOUS BACTERIA

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In general infections caused by hazardous bacteria include different
types of bacterial skin infections include: cellulitis, impetigo, boils,
Hansen’s disease (leprosy).

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OPPORTUNISTIC
BACTERIA
In healthy skin, acne rods play a beneficial role, but when they proliferate
excessively, they become the causative agent of acne.

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