Key Message
In the pediatric age group, the method of delivery and certain
sociodemographic characteristics play a crucial role in shaping the gut
and skin microbiota. Disruption in the microbiota can impair its
physical and immunological functions, potentially leading to a range of
diseases. This study suggests that the risk of infectious skin diseases
(viral, bacterial, fungal) and allergies is higher in cesarean births,
and parental smoking exposure increases the risk of atopic dermatitis in
children born by cesarean section.