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.
MeSH terms
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Acne Vulgaris* / drug therapy
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Acne Vulgaris* / immunology
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Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / immunology*
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Humans
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Inflammation*
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Propionibacterium acnes / immunology*
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Skin / pathology
Substances
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Fatty Acids, Nonesterified