Tuesday 6 March 2012

British Journal Of Dermatology-Propionibacterium Acnes-Sebaceous Follicles-Acne Vulgaris

An increased incidence of Propionibacterium acnes biofilms in acne vulgaris: a case-control study

Conclusion: We have for the first time visualized different P. acnes phylotypes in macro-colonies/biofilms in sebaceous follicles of skin biopsies. Our results support the hypothesis that P. acnes can play a role in the pathogenesis of acne as acne samples showed a higher prevalence for follicular P. acnes colonization, both in terms of follicles containing P. acnes and the numbers of bacteria in macro-colonies/biofilms than control samples. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors read more..

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