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Background
The ability of Cutibacterium acnes strains to form biofilms has been correlated with their virulence.
Objective
This study examined biofilm and skin microbiota in acne patients in order to understand their role in the development of acne lesions.
Methods
Thin sections of punch biopsy specimens of (i) uninflamed comedones, (ii) inflammatory lesions, and (iii) uninvolved adjacent skin...