Propionibacterium acnes Colonization in Acne and Nonacne

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Abstract
Propionibacterium acnes is a member of the resident bacterial flora and resides in sebaceous follicles. Age-related and body-dependent quantitative differences exist, indicating the role of sebum as an important ecological factor for P. acnes. Acne patients demonstrate marked increases in this organism which generates inflammation through a variety of mechanisms.