Chapter 16: "Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin, Soft Tissues, and Eyes"

Question 1

What bacterial species can cause acne?

Answer 1

The bacterial species that causes acne is Cutibacterium acnes or C. acnes.

Hormones, excess oil production and immune response to C. acnes play a major role in the formation of acne as well.

Question 2

How can acne be treated?

Answer 2

Treatment: treatment for acne include the usage of mild skin care products, benzoyl peroxide, retinol, and in severe cases antibiotics because they can reduce the number of bacterial cells, thereby decreasing the production of inflammatory substances.

tretinoin—>are used to prevent blockage of follicles.
isotretinoin—> only used for severe nodulocystic cases

Question 3

Chronic wounds:

Answer 3

Chronic wounds occur form a lack of blood flow to body tissues. For instance, a break in the de