Determinación de candida albicans en labiales

Abstract

Introduction. Candida albicans (C.albicans) is a natural yeast present in the mucous membranes of the human organism; however, when there is an alteration in the immune system, this yeast can present itself as whitish plaques on the affected mucous membranes. In addition, the presence of pathologies that may affect areas near specific mucous membranes or lesions near them, makes these areas an ideal environment for the proliferation of this yeast. Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the presence of Candida albicans in lipsticks sold in the city of Cuenca, to determine the growth in sabouraud dextrose chloramphenicol agar, and to determine the number of Colony Forming Units (CFU). Methodology. Within this context, this research work determines the presence of Candida albicans in 15 lipsticks issued in specific locations of the city of Cuenca, using the test method to determine Candida albicans in cosmetics established by the FDA. Results. As a result of the experimental study, the absence of Candida albicans was identified in the lipstick samples taken. Conclusion. The absence of Candida albicans in the lipstick samples evidences the possible presence of parabens in the formulation, which prevented the growth of yeasts in Sabouraud dextrose chloramphenicol agar.