Dermatológia pre prax 3/2026

A Microbiologist’s perspective on acne

The aim of this article is to explain the significance of the skin microbiome in the human body and its key roles in protecting the host against infection. Particular emphasis is placed on the etiology and pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, the issue of antibiotic resistance in C. acnes, and the use of bacteriophage therapy as an alternative treatment option for acne vulgaris.

Keywords: skin microbiome, acne vulgaris, bacteriophages