Its hero ingredient is a patented live skin probiotic, Micrococcus luteus, that naturally lives on healthy human skin and inhibits pathogenic bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes, which contributes ...

But stress is only one culprit. Here are some reasons why you may be experiencing acne or overly dry skin during coronavirus isolation. Like Carroll said, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus is ...

I never dealt with pimples (or needed a face wash for acne) until the pandemic, when I, along with lots of others, developed maskne, triggered by wearing masks for many hours a day. Mine was a ...

Acne may be a side effect of having a hormonal IUD, but IUDs may also help clear acne. Read on to find out more. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective form of contraception. They’re ...

Creatine alone does not cause acne or other skin issues. If you develop acne while taking creatine it is likely due to another cause, like hormonal changes, diet, stress, medications, skincare, and/or ...

They induced an acne-like status in SZ95 sebocytes by injecting heat-killed Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) and exposing the cells to PM. Afzelin treatment was applied thereafter. Gene expression was ...

That’s what bacteriophages — or, simply, phages — are, and a new skincare brand is harnessing their power to clear up acne without the need for a complicated routine. The primary cause of ...

A modified selective medium (modified Cetrimide Agar, mCA) consisting of 200 µg/mL benzalkonium chloride (BKC) was developed for the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from raw milk. Initially, a ...

Over-colonization and subsequent inflammation triggered by Cutibacterium acnes is the primary factor in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, a prevalent skin condition among adolescents. Gyeongsang ...

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Nanyang ...

Acne face mapping is a technique of linking your breakout hotspots to specific types of skin conditions. Your acne's location can provide a clue to what's happening inside your body. For example ...