Bacteria
The bacteria cutibacterium acnes, previously known as propionibacterium acnes, is among the main factors in the emergence of acne, such as chin acne. This bacteria utilizes sebum as an energy source. Moreover, it causes inflammation by triggering an immunological reaction when it enters the pores.
The enormous abundance of cutibacterium acnes in the pores of people both with and without acne, however, suggests that the cause of the skin problem is not just this bacterium’s existence. Generally, cutibacterium acnes are slow to grow, harmless, can thrive with or without oxygen, and are gram-positive. Aside from that, this bacteria is dependent on the skin.
It indicates that it generally exists on one’s skin in a healthy environment and doesn’t hurt or spread illness. Its existence maintains skin health and a few other common skin bacteria. It is also essential to prevent dangerous germs from colonizing the skin and preserve skin homeostasis. Regrettably, it is also responsible for the occurrence of acne in some conditions, most notably when there is an overabundance of sebum.
