The evolution of human skin and the thousands of species it sustains, with ten hypothesis of relevance to doctors
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The entire skin is covered in microscopic life. The composition of this life—which species are present—has great importance for many aspects of dermatology. Little about this composition makes sense, except in light of evolution.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Personalized, evolutionary, and ecological dermatology |
| Editors | Robert A. Norman |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Publication date | 2016 |
| Pages | 57-66 |
| Chapter | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-41086-9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-41088-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
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