Inflammation in acne vulgaris.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Recent findings suggest that an overly vigorous immune response to Propionibacterium acnes may be the fundamental problem in patients with inflammatory acne. These data and evidence for the antiinflammatory effects of acne medications are reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Acne Vulgaris
- Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
- Inflammation
- Propionibacterium acnes