Bacterial Strains Linked to Acne

About 85% of all people get acne at some time in their lives, and as the most common skin disorder, it affects 40 to 50 million Americans. Scientists still struggle to pinpoint a cause or a cure – but could we finally be close?

A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that genetic differences between strains of acne bacteria mean not all acne bacteria...