The Impact of Acne Treatment on Skin Bacterial Microbiota: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microbial strains such as Cutibacterium acnes have been examined as contributors to the pathogenesis of acne. Given the prevalence of the disease among adolescents and adults, the overutilization of antimicrobial agents may breed resistance and alter commensal microflora.

Objectives

To characterize the impact of acne treatment on the diversity and relative abundance of the cutaneous microbial community, particularly of the bacterial flora.

Methods

An electronic search was conducted of Embase, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) on June 5, 2020. Interventional and observational studies examining patients receiving acne treatment with culture-independent, community-level analysis of the cutaneous microbiome were in

SUBMITTER: Lam M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8750125 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature