March 3, 2026Open Access

Battling biofilms: evaluating selected agents against Cutibacterium acnes —a review

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Biofilm-targeting agents may greatly enhance acne treatment outcomes, improving patient care.
The review addresses numerous agents and their antibiofilm mechanisms in the treatment of C. acnes infections.
Observational analysis of existing literature on acne therapies focused on their effectiveness against C. acnes biofilms.
These findings might inform new therapeutic approaches for managing biofilm-related acne infections.

Abstract

The review examines a range of effective agents and explores their potential applications in acne management, offering valuable insights for clinicians-especially dermatologists-seeking to optimize patient care. In addition, this review provides an understanding about the different agents and their antibiofilm properties that enable researchers to develop effective therapeutic approaches against C. acnes biofilm-related infectious diseases for the benefit of human health.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75c05c6e9836116a245dc — DOI: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20652

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Authors

Wala Karar

INTI International University

Sayeda Z. Mohamed

Al-Neelain University

Geetha Subramaniam

INTI International University

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SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

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University of Khartoum

Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi

INTI International University

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