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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Acne vulgaris"”.
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A comparison of the conceptual understanding and management of Acne Vulgaris amongst registered homoeopaths and izinyanga in KwaZulu-Natal
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2019.
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Semiquantitative und quantitative Charakterisierung der Zytokinantwort humaner Keratinozyten nach Stimulation mit Propionibacterium acnes und Koproporphyrin III
Background The inflammation in acne vulgaris is widely thought to be induced by an immunological reaction to Propionibacterium acnes. Objectives In the present study we examined the local host response mechanism of keratinocytes 3 and 6 h after stimulation with viable and heat- killed P. acnes. …
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Production and characterization of a phage endolysin with putative antimicrobial activity against Cutibacterium acnes
<p>Acne vulgaris (acne) is the eighth most common skin disorder worldwide. Because of the heterogeneous pathology of acne and the increasing antibiotic resistance of the causal agent (Cutibacterium acnes), novel therapeutics need to be developed to treat acne. One option is endolysins, highly …
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Skin barrier dysfunction in common genetic disorders
… is the underlying genetic cause of ichthyosis vulgaris (IV) and is a significant predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis (AD) and other atopic conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. In this thesis, the critical role of FLG-null mutations was examined and confirmed as a …
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Characterisation of propionibacterium acnes
Propionibacterium acnes forms part of the normal flora of the skin, oral cavity, large intestine and the external ear. Historically, P. acnes is considered to be of low virulence; however, in recent years it has been found as the aetiological agent in various pathologies including acne vulgaris, …
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Propionibacterium acnes and its phages
… different microorganisms, with Propionibacterium acnes being one of the most common bacteria. This Gram-positive anaerobe has long been attributed as the cause of acne vulgaris, and is known to cause severe inflammations on orthopedic implants. However, like most bacteria, P. acnes can be infected …
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Purification and characterisation of the lipid macroamphiphiles of propionibacterium acnes.
… in mammals. For the onset of the skin condition acne vulgaris, in addition to the presence of Propionibacterium acnes on the skin, changes in the composition of skin lipids has been identified as an important etiological factor in the development of the disease. To date, the LMAP of P. acnes has …