Tag - Acne

Modified Skin Bacteria Combat Acne by Producing a Common Drug

Scientists have engineered skin-dwelling bacteria to produce their own anti-acne drugs. Credit: PixaobayResearchers have shown a novel approach to combat acne by genetically modifying skin bacteria to produce proteins present in acne medications, highlighting a potential breakthrough in acne treatment.Acne initiates when hair follicles become obstructed with a combination of dead skin cells and...