Tea tree oil holds promise as a natural remedy for acne Acne Treatment TeaTreeOil Skincare InflammatoryLesions Antibacterial AntiInflammatory Antioxidant Beauty SkinHealth AcneResearch antioxidants_OA
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDJun 14 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Acne vulgaris is a distressing condition that primarily begins during adolescence and extends into young adulthood. Many scientists have devoted considerable research to identify modifiable risk factors for acne and effective methods for its treatment.
Acne arises due to increased sebum production with altered sebum characteristics, increased hyperkeratosis, higher rates of colonization with Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and S. epidermidis, with associated inflammation of the perifollicular skin. Despite their potential efficacy, many of these agents are associated with certain side effects including skin irritation or dry skin, antibiotic resistant bacteria, cost, and poor response. As a result, many patients have turned to natural products like essential oils and plant compounds to treat their acne.
TTO has been tested for its ability to inhibit biofilm formation and its synergistic activity with antibiotics against antibiotic-resistant microbes. This property was observed with both liquid and volatile TTO against pathogens like Pseudomonas fluorescens and Salmonella enterica.
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