The evolution of human skin and the thousands of species it sustains, with ten hypothesis of relevance to doctors

Robert Roberdeau Dunn

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The evolution of human skin and the thousands of species it sustains, with ten hypothesis of relevance to doctors

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Abstract

The entire skin is covered in microscopic life. The composition of this life—which species are present—has great importance for many aspects of dermatology. Little about this composition makes sense, except in light of evolution.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Personalized, evolutionary, and ecological dermatology
Editors	Robert A. Norman
Number of pages	10
Publisher	Springer
Publication date	2016
Pages	57-66
Chapter	5
ISBN (Print)	978-3-319-41086-9
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-319-41088-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41088-3_5
Publication status	Published - 2016

Keywords

Armpits
Bacteria
Belly buttons
Genitals
Wafting

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