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Acne vulgaris. Pathogenesis and treatment.

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  • 1. Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn.
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    • Winston MH 1
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Pediatric Clinics of North America, 01 Aug 1991, 38(4):889-903
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38158-5 PMID: 1831256 

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Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disease involving abnormalities in follicular keratinization, sebum production, proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes, and inflammation. Treatment is directed toward reversing these underlying pathogenic factors. Therapeutic options include topical comedolytics, topical and systemic antibiotics, hormonal manipulations, and oral retinoids.

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