Commensal S. epidermidis is an essential part of a healthy skin microbiota. It contributes through supporting a healthy skin barrier, healing cuts of the skin, protecting the skin microbiota from colonization of skin pathogens, and acting as an immune system modulator.

Etymology

'Staphylococcus' - bunch of grape-like berries, 'epidermidis' - of the epidermis.

Discovery

Friedrich Julius Rosenbach

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