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Physiopathology of acne vulgaris: recent data, new understanding of the treatments


European Journal of Dermatology. Volume 14, Number 1, 4-12, January-February 2004, Review

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Author(s) : Henry PAWIN, Claire BEYLOT, Martine CHIVOT, Michel FAURE, Florence POLI, Jean REVUZ, Brigitte DRÉNO

Summary : Acne is the most frequent reason for seeing a dermatologist, but its physiopathology is not completely well‐known. Yet understanding of the mechanisms of action of the different acne treatments is very important to optimize their use. A lot of new data on the physiopathology have recently been published in the acne field. This paper summarizes the main points of these new facts.

Keywords : acne, physiopathology, treatment

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