Effect of frequent sun exposure on bacterial colonization of skin.
The bacteria colonizing the surface of the skin of a group of frequent sunbathers and a group of infrequent sunbathers were surveyed. Frequent sunbathing does not greatly affect the total number of organisms on the skin, but does tend to increase the proportion of bacteria containing carotenoid pigments.
D000328:Adult; D001419:Bacteria / Q000032:analysis / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000528:radiation effects; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology*; D013472:Sunlight
D002338:Carotenoids