Growth Inhibitory Activity of Callicarpa americana Leaf Extracts Against Cutibacterium acnes

Growth Inhibitory Activity of Callicarpa americana Leaf Extracts Against Cutibacterium acnes

Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease affecting adolescents and young adults of all ethnic groups, negatively impacting self-esteem, self-confidence, and social life. The Gram-positive bacteria Cutibacterium acnes colonizes the sebum-rich follicle and contributes to inflammation of the pilosebaceou...

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Main Authors: Rozenn M. Pineau, Sarah E. Hanson, James T. Lyles, Cassandra L. Quave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
medicinal plants
MIC
phytochemicals
acne
Cutibacterium acnes
biofilm
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2019.01206/full

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