organism: human skin metagenome
description: This study aims to investigate the microbial communities associated with acne on the facial skin of individuals aged 18-45. The study includes participants diagnosed with comedonal or inflammatory acne and age-matched healthy controls. Samples were collected using sterile swabs and stored at -80C for subsequent microbiome analysis using 16S rRNA sequencing. Ethical approval was obtained from the USTC Biomedical Ethics Committee, and informed consent was provided by all participants. The findings aim to contribute to a better understanding of the role of the skin microbiome in acne pathogenesis, potentially guiding future therapeutic strategies. The data collected will be shared for future research purposes and may help in identifying microbial biomarkers for acne.