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Development of a Topical Bacteriophage Gel Targeting <i>Cutibacterium Acnes</i> for Acne Prone Skin and Results of a Phase 1 Cosmetic Randomized Clinical Trial
28 Jan 2022
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Abstract Background Topical antibiotics are frequently used to treat acne vulgaris. Their prolonged use, often for longer durations than recommended, has led to antibiotic resistance in Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes), a bacterium implicated in acne pathophysiology. Bacteriophage (phage), which specifically target C. acnes by a different mechanism of action and do not harm potentially beneficial bacteria, may...
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