Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black

تمرين 38

Which of the following is NOT true about acne?
(a) It is most commonly the result of male sex hormones that stimulate increased sebaceous gland growth and secre tion of sebum.
(b) Propionibacterium acnes in particular can turn a mild case of acne into a severe case by causing increased and wide spread inflammation, tissue destruction, and scarring.
(c) Common treatments are frequent cleansing of the skin and topical ointments that reduce the risk of infection.
(d) Low doses of oral antibiotics are often prescribed to prevent bacterial infections of lesions and are without side effects.
(e) In most cases, acne disappears or decreases in severity on its own as the body adjusts to the hormonal changes of puberty and sebaceous gland function stabilizes.