The Microbes Upon Us: How the Cutaneous Microbiome Promotes Skin Health

Our bodies are dynamic ecosystems housing trillions of microbes that, while invisible to the naked eye, play a critical role in shaping human health. Scientists are beginning to understand the superpowers the microbiome holds.In this program, Dr. Tiffany Scharschmidt discusses skin physiology, what factors shape the skin microbiome and skin health, and the role of the microbiome in skin disease. Recorded on 05/31/2022. [8/2022] [Show ID: 38133] 00:00 Start 01:49 Tiffany Scharschmidt, M.D. 57:08 Q&A Please Note: Knowledge about health and medicine is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date. More from: The Human Microbiome - Exploring the Potential to Predict, Prevent and Treat Disease (https://www.uctv.tv/minimed-microbiome) Explore More Health & Medicine on UCTV (https://www.uctv.tv/health) UCTV features the latest in health and medicine from University of California medical schools. Find the information you need on cancer, transplantation, obesity, disease and much more. UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world. (https://www.uctv.tv)