Current Concepts in Acne Pathogenesis: Pathways to Inflammation

Acne and Rosacea: Applying Emerging Science to Improve Outcomes

Current Concepts in Acne Pathogenesis: Pathways to Inflammation

Jun
2018
Vol. 37. No. 3
Jerry K. L. Tan, MD
Acne is a disease of pilosebaceous inflammation. Pivotal in pathogenesis are the roles of hormones (insulin, insulinlike growth factor-1, androgens), Propionibacterium acnes, lipogenesis, and a proinflammatory lipid profile. Innate immune responses are induced through interaction with toll-like receptors and inflammasome activation initially and subsequently through adaptive immune activation. These insights into pathogenic inflammatory pathways can translate into novel therapeutic approaches for acne.
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