Propionibacterium
acnes or
more simply, P.
acne as the causative agent of acne (acne vulgaris)
or pimples in human beings is an extremely common
non-spore forming, gram-positive anaerobic rod that
resides in pilosebaceous glands of the skin. Its
clinical name has been derived from the fact that it can
make propionic acid while it can also create catalase
along with nitrate and indole.
Now
let us take a look into how it works. The bacteria
liberates lipases in order to ingest some of skin oils
(sebum) on which it thrives while the amalgamation of
the digestive products and bacterial antigens excite the
formation of an forceful local inflammation that causes
the hair follicle to burst. A pustule or a whitehead is
formed on the skin at that stage. Studies have revealed
that when a pore gets blocked, the anaerobic bacteria
grows rapidly, secreting chemicals that breakdown the
pore wall and spilling Staphylococcus
aureus into the skin, thereby forming the often seen
acne lesion.
Surprisingly
enough, Propionibacterium acnes has also been
linked with many other health conditions such as corneal
ulcer, prosthetic devices and heart valves as also with
central nervous system shunts. Propionibacterium acne
Endocarditis, which is an uncommon heart disease, has
recently been found out in a prosthetic valve that is
infected with P.
acne. Furthermore, Propionibacterium have been found
in ventriculostomy insertion sites, and also in areas
subcutaneous to suture sites in patients that have undergone craniotomy.
Although
Propionibacterium
acnes may
be suppressed by a host of antibiotics for the time
being, it cannot be totally removed from the system in
any form of therapy save and except through the holistic
way of treatment involving thorough change of lifestyle,
reactivation of the vital body organs like the liver,
pancreas, kidney, colon and skin – the instruments of
internal cleaning. Once the blood and lymphatic glands
are relieved of their toxic contents, the body’s own
immunity system will help eradicate P. acne from the
system for good. It is also good to know that
conventional remedies and over the counter medicines
often cause harmful side effects – and this is a worry
too.
Although
many believe that acne can be cured with the elimination
of Propionibacterium
acnes
from
the system but the concept is much off the beam since
acne is a multi-dimensional disease condition involving
both internal and external factors. Yes, it can be quite
complicated. And this is precisely why it is always a
great idea to turn to holistic remedies when you are
trying to get rid of acne. Remember, the holistic
approach identifies all the internal causes of acne and
treats them from the root, rather than just treating the
symptoms of the problem. Naturally thus, it is so much
more successful.
