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Allan K. Izumi, MD; Richard R. Marples, BM, MSc; Albert M. Kligman, MD, PhD

Arch Dermatol. 1970;102(4):397-399.

Abstract
The bacteria within open and closed comedones were evaluated quantitatively and the cocci classified by the Baird-Parker scheme. Corynebacterium acnes and gram positive cocci were always present. The anaerobes greatly outnumbered the aerobes in both types. C acnes was more numerous in closed comedones. Staphylococcus type II (SII) was the predominant member of the coccal flora. Micrococcus isolates were rare.

Author Affiliations
Philadelphia

From the Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication July 14, 1970.

Reprint requests to the Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Duhring Laboratories Bldg, 3600 Spruce St, Philadelphia 19104 (Dr. Marples).

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