Effect of Mangosteen Pericarp Extract on Propionibacterium Acnes

This study found that red galangal rhizome simplicia extract demonstrated the strongest antibacterial effect against Propionibacterium acnes among tested extracts, achieving a 31.5 mm inhibitory zone at a 20% concentration.

This study found that applying α-mangostin-loaded nanoparticles significantly improved acne vulgaris in patients, with no notable skin irritation reported in human volunteers.

In this true experimental study, researchers assessed the antibacterial effect of white jasmine leaf extract against Propionibacterium acnes and found varying inhibition zone diameters, with 500 µg/mL achieving up to 10.95 mm, though less effective than clindamycin, which reached 28.55 mm.

This study explored the potential of the lysate and lipoteichoic acid from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum APsulloc 331261 to improve scalp seborrheic dermatitis by modulating inflammatory and lipogenesis pathways in vitro, suggesting potential as a natural treatment option.

This article suggests targeting the water activity within pilosebaceous follicles using biocompatible solutes like xylose and sucrose as a new potential topical treatment for acne.