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ACNE!

ACNE!. Jessica San Juan Microbiology. Acne Vulgaris. Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." Microorganism is Propionibacterium acnes ~ Disease is called ACNE.

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ACNE!

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  1. ACNE! Jessica San Juan Microbiology

  2. Acne Vulgaris • Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." • Microorganism is Propionibacterium acnes ~ Disease is called ACNE. • Acne is follicle-associated lesions from isloated pimples to widespread acne.

  3. Misconceptions • Chocolate, Nuts and other foods do not cause Acne

  4. Causes • Sebaceous Glands • Blockage of pores= sebum and dead cells trapped get clogged at the pores. • Overproduction of sebum through hormones (especially in males)

  5. Causes continued… • Acne tends to run in familes • Triggered by: greasy or oily cosmetic products. • Certain drugs like steroids, testosterone, and estrogen • High levels of Humidity and sweating

  6. Causative agent • Bacteria is anaerobic aerotolerant, and gram positive. • It releases enzymes, most important lipase

  7. Signs and Syptoms • Blackheads (plugged with dark sebum) • Crusting of skin • Cysts • Inflamation around the skin • Puss • Scarring on skin • Whiteheads (pore closed~comedo)

  8. Prevention or treatment • No effective prevention • Only effective are topical agents that enhance the sloughing of skin cells • Antibiotics • Estrogen contraceptives (females) • Accutane (side effect depression)

  9. Link to video of HUGE pimple • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyzLrhHzqkc

  10. References • Microbiology – A systems Approach-Cowan & Talaro 2006 • https://health.google.com/health/ref/Acne

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