Propionibacterium acnes, a common skin organism, is most notably recognized for its role in
acne vulgaris. It also causes postoperative and device‐related infections and has been …

We previously described a Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) scheme based on eight
genes that facilitates population genetic and evolutionary analysis of P. acnes. While MLST …

Background There has been no study on antibiotic‐resistant Propionibacterium acnes in
Hong Kong. Objective We investigated the prevalence and pattern of antibiotic‐resistant P …

Acne is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disease. Although several factors are
involved in its pathophysiology, this process is not completely understood. Androgen …

Abstract Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), the sebaceous gland and follicular
keratinocytes are considered the three actors involved in the development of acne. This …

The anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium Propionibacterium acnes is a human skin
commensal that is occasionally associated with inflammatory diseases. Recent work has …

The recent description of the genus Cutibacterium has altered the taxonomy of
Propionibacterium species. These organisms still belong to the genera of the skin …

It is well recognized that some patients with acne do not respond adequately to antibiotic
therapy. It is important to distinguish antibiotic recalcitrant acne which we would suggest …

The microbiome may influence disease severity in atopic dermatitis. The skin of atopic
dermatitis patients and healthy individuals was sampled in a standardized manner and the …

The skin harbors a huge number of different microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and
viruses, and it acts as a protective shield to prevent the invasion of pathogens and to …