Research Keyword: skin microbiota

Atypical Cutaneous Manifestation of Mycosis Fungoides: A Case Report

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A 68-year-old woman with mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, developed severe infected lesions after swimming in the ocean. Her wounds were infected with four different types of bacteria that had not been previously reported together in this disease. She was treated with antibiotics and improved, highlighting the importance of patients with this condition avoiding water exposure and maintaining regular medical care.

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Rediscovery of viomellein as an antibacterial compound and identification of its biosynthetic gene cluster in dermatophytes

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Researchers discovered that skin-infecting fungi called dermatophytes produce a red pigment called viomellein that kills bacteria. By studying the genes responsible for making viomellein, scientists found that this compound may help dermatophytes establish infections by eliminating competing bacteria on the skin. This discovery could explain how these fungi successfully colonize human skin and may lead to new treatment strategies for stubborn fungal infections.

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Rediscovery of viomellein as an antibacterial compound and identification of its biosynthetic gene cluster in dermatophytes

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Researchers discovered that dermatophytes, fungi that cause common skin infections like athlete’s foot, produce a red pigment called viomellein that kills bacteria. By studying the genes responsible for making this compound, scientists found that most dermatophytes produce it, which may help explain how these fungi establish infections on skin despite the presence of protective bacteria. This discovery opens new possibilities for understanding skin infections and potentially developing new treatments.

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