Causes and treatment of acne.

Causative Agent Propionibacterium acnes is associated with Acne vulgaris (pimples), but it is not the sole cause of it. Propionibacterium acnes is a Gram positive, non-spore forming, anaerobic pleomorphic bacillus found in clinical specimens. The morphology and arrangement of Propionibacterium acnes is similar to that of Corneybacterium, but is non-toxigenic. Propionibacterium acnes is normal flora but ferments glucose leading to the production of propionic acid. It can also produce catalase along with indole, nitrate, or …

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