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Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin disease, but its pathophysiology is still unclear. Several microorganisms, including Cutibacterium acnes, Demodex spp. and Staphylococcus epidermidis, have been suggested to play roles in its pathogenesis. However, it is suspected that the community of microorganisms in and on the skin, rather than a single species, plays a more causative role in the disease. Our study aims to characterize and compare the skin bacterial and fungal microbiome in rosacea patients and healthy controls.