Propionibacterium acnes e a resistência bacteriana

O Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) e um dos principais microrganismos observados na pele. Encontrado predominantemente nos foliculos pilosos, prefere condicoes anaerobicas, coloniza preferencialmente as regioes com alta producao de sebo e e a principal bacteria envolvida na patogenese da acne. O uso indiscriminado de antibioticos para o tratamento da acne vulgar pode causar o desenvolvimento de resistencia bacteriana. Este artigo tem a intencao de fornecer ao dermatologista os dados mais atuais desde sua classificacao ate os mecanismos fisiopatogenicos envolvidos na resistencia bacteriana do P. acnes e suas possiveis implicacoes clinicas. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is one of the main microorganisms found on the skin. It is predominantly found in hair follicles, prefers anaerobic conditions, preferably colonizes the areas with high sebum production, and is the main bacterium involved in the pathogenesis of acne. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics for the treatment of acne vulgaris can result in the development of bacterial resistance. The present article is aimed at updating dermatologists with the most current data - from the classification to the physiopathogenic mechanisms involved in bacterial resistance to P. acnes and its possible clinical implications.