Acne vulgaris arises from the interplay of excess sebum production, abnormal follicular keratinisation, microbial colonisation and a dysregulated immune response within the pilosebaceous unit.

Comedogenesis involves the accumulation of corneocytes within the pilosebaceous duct due to hyperproliferation of ductal keratinocytes, increased cohesion of the keratinocytes, or a combination of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acne vulgaris may be driven by underlying systemic, immune-inflammatory pathways. Addressing those underlying ...

Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body, especially those ...

Conversation on the four classic causes of acne as well as pathogenesis. Casey Butrus, PharmD: Steve, I want to transition to the next question and ask you about the pathophysiology of acne, so our ...

Studies have demonstrated that compliance with drugs used to treat asymptomatic diseases is poorer than compliance with drugs used to treat symptomatic diseases. [17] Similarly, although adherence to ...