Differences of Microbiomes Found in Non-Inflammatory and Inflammatory Lesions of Acne Vulgaris.
Nelva Karmila Jusuf, Imam Budi Putra, Lovena Sari
Abstract
PURPOSE: , other microbiomes found in AV may also play a role in the pathogenesis. This research was conducted to overview microbiomes found in non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions of AV. PATIENTS AND METHODS: An observational descriptive study with cross-sectional approach was designed. Sample collection was performed with 40 subjects with AV. In every patient, both non-inflammatory (closed comedone) and inflammatory (pustule) lesion samples were collected by swab. Afterward, bacterial culture was performed, continued by bacterial identification. RESULTS: (2.5%). Two mixed bacterial growths were observed in non-inflammatory lesions, while four mixed bacterial growths were found in inflammatory lesions. CONCLUSION: Differences in bacterial isolates were observed both in non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions of AV.