Acne can be a frustrating, stubborn condition, especially when it won’t respond to your regular face washes, spot treatments, ...

Isotretinoin, a synthetic retinoid, is the only acne treatment that reverses all factors in the pathogenesis of acne, resulting in normalizing abnormal hyperkeratination, decreasing P. acnes ...

Researchers are revealing the complexity of the microbial community living on the body—and paving the way for new bacteria-targeting treatments for acne and other dermatological conditions. A series ...

Efficacy of topical benzoyl peroxide on the reduction of Propionibacterium acnes during shoulder surgery. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery , 2015; 24 (7): 995 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.04.003 ...

Blackheads and whiteheads Blackheads and whiteheads are both clogged with the same thing: Dead skin cells (which your skin is always shedding), Propionibacterium acnes (a bacteria that lives on ...

Extra sebum can plug pores, causing increased growth of bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes, or P. acnes. Your white blood cells attack P. acnes, leading to skin inflammation and acne.

A 2021 article notes that tamanu oil may inhibit the growth of certain bacteria involved in acne, including Propionibacterium acnes, Propionibacterium granulosum, and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

The bacterium that contributes to acne, known as Cutibacterium acnes (formerly known as Propionibacterium acnes), is a natural inhabitant of our hair follicles. In some pimples, like the classic ...

Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease affecting all ages. Antibiotics remain the most common prescribed agent for the treatment of acne. Improper use of antibiotics in the dermatological setting ...