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Acne Vulgaris

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PATHOGENS

Propionibacterium species (but not likely sole causative factor)
Pathogenesis: (1) abnormal follicular keratinization and occlusion, (2) excessive oil/sebum production, (3) bacterial superinfection (P. acnes), (4) release of inflammatory mediators.

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Last updated: July 1, 2016

Citation

Hoffmann, Christopher J. "Acne Vulgaris." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide, 25 June 2018, https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540004/all/Acne_Vulgaris. Accessed 25 June 2018.

Hoffmann CJ. (Published June 25, 2018). Acne Vulgaris. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide. Retrieved from https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540004/all/Acne_Vulgaris

Hoffmann, C. J. Acne Vulgaris. Johns Hopkins Guide. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540004/all/Acne_Vulgaris. Published 2018.

Hoffmann CJ. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide [Internet]. c2018. Acne Vulgaris; Johns Hopkins Guide. [cited 2018 June 25]; Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540004/all/Acne_Vulgaris

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