Potassium aluminium sulphate (Alum) inhibits growth of human axillary malodor producing skin flora in vitro

Hassanain Al-Talib and Nur Izzati Syamimi Mohd Nasir and Hafizuddin Yaziz and Nur Fatihah Zulkafli and Nur Aqidah Adani and Ahmad Ikhwan Noor Rashidi and Chandrika Murugaiah and Syahrul Azlin Shaari (2016) Potassium aluminium sulphate (Alum) inhibits growth of human axillary malodor producing skin flora in vitro. Journal Of Clinical And Health Sciences, 1 (1). pp. 59-63. ISSN 0127-984X

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Abstract

Introduction: Axillary malodor is caused by microbial biotransformation of non-smelling molecules present in apocrine secretions, into volatile odorous molecules. This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activities of potassium aluminium salts (alum) against four malodor-producing axillary bacterial flora, as an alternative natural product for reducing axillary malodor. Methods: The antimicrobial activity of alum against axillary bacterial flora [Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 49732) (M. luteus), Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 14990) (S. epidermidis), Corynebacterium xerosis (ATCC BAA-1293) C. xerosis and Bacilus subtilis (ATCC 19659) (B. subtilis)], was tested in vitro using broth dilution method for different concentrations (0.937 – 20mg/mL) on Luria-Bertani broth. Subculture was done to determine colony-forming units (CFUs) and the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs). Results: Alum showed excellent inhibitory effects on all tested bacteria. The lowest MIC of alum was against C. xerosis, at 1.88 mg/mL. M. luteus, B. subtilis and S.epidermidis showed a higher MIC of 3.75, 5.00 and 7.50 mg/mL, respectively. All of the tested bacteria were completely inhibited at a concentration of 7.50 mg/mL. Conclusions: This study revealed that alum has excellent antimicrobial effects against axillary malodor -producing bacteria and is recommended to be used either directly by topical application or as an active ingredient in deodorants and antiperspirants.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Antimicrobial , Potassium Aluminium , Alum , Malodorous , Axilla
Subjects: ?? QR75-99.5_Bacteria ??
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User: SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2021 20:24
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2021 20:24
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/27535

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