Although the pathogenesis of acne is currently unkown, recent epidemiologic studies of non weternized population suggest that dietary factors, including the type of foods consumed may be involved. The objective was to know the internal and external factors that are related with acne vulgaris in the senior high school students. The study used the crossectional design with the total sample of 135…
The antibacterial activity of ethanolic extract of leaves and bulbs of Crinum asiaticum L. was tested against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, pathogenic bacteria that cause acne. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) were determined by dilution methods. MIC and MBC of ethanol leaves extract were found f…
Cyp 1a1 Gene Polymorphism In Acne Vulgaris Patients In Makassar: A Descriptive Study Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disease caused by the presence of chronic inflammation in the pilosebaceous unit of the skin. Although it is considered to be an inherited disease, there are limited data supporting the involvement of genetic factor in its etiology. CYP 1A1 is by far the most active form and i…
Acne vulgaris is the most common disease among adolescent especially within 15-18 years old for both sexes. According to Western Medicine the treatment of acne vulgaris is based on its pathogenesis; to decrease sebum production, to remove the distention of pilosebaceous duct, to influence the skin's flora and the composition of surface fatty acid, and to decrease the inflammation, also to accel…