Skin microbiome: the important role on eczema-prone skin

The skin is a living organ on the surface of which micro-organisms (several hundred species of bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites) naturally proliferate. All of these microorganisms constitute the skin microbiome, also known as commensal flora. In healthy skin, this microbiome lives in symbiosis with our skin cells. This constitutes a real ecosystem, which interacts and self-regulates to maintain its balance and preserve the health of your skin. When the microbiome is unbalanced, it can lead to the appearance of skin pathologies.

Among all the microorganisms living in the skin microbiome, one bacterium is found in all individuals. Patients with atopic dermatitis has excessive numbers of this bacteria on the skin surface, creating an imbalanced skin ecosystem (1). This bacterium colonizes certain areas of eczema-prone skin in the form of a biofilm.

(1) Edslev SM, Agner T, Andersen PS. Skin Microbiome in Atopic Dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2020;100(12):adv00164.

An in vitro study conducted on Atoderm Intensive balm showed a 99.9% reduction in the proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus in the form of biofilm after 4 hours.

This targeted efficacy contributes to the excellent results observed in a clinical study conducted on 130 atopic children versus placebo: 6 months without flare-ups for 76% of patients (3).

True to the NAOS ecobiological approach, Atoderm Intensive balm addresses the biological causes of skin imbalance to provide lasting benefits. Atoderm Intensive balm supports patients with eczema-prone and very dry skin by helping to reduce the intensity and frequency of flare-ups in the long term. It plays an essential role in the sustainable improvement of the quality of life of patients.

(3) Gayraud F, Sayag M, Jourdan E. Efficacy and tolerance assessment of a new type of dermocosmetic in infants and children with moderate atopic dermatitis. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2015;14(2):107-12.