Follicular flora, fauna, and fuzz
Chapter 6Follicular flora, fauna, and fuzz The inflammatory reaction that causes the trouble in all the acnes is directed at a limited number of foreign materials. Remember that foreign is…
The folliculopilosebaceous unit—the normal FPSU
Chapter 2The folliculopilosebaceous unit—the normal FPSU The epidermal appendage previously referred to as the pilosebaceous unit, and renamed the folliculopilosebaceous unit (FPSU), is an extraordinarily complex organ (Figure 2.1). It…
The acne hormones
Chapter 4The acne hormones The major stimulus to the development of acne is the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is a member of the family of steroid hormones, specifically one…
The handouts
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Appendices
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Exogenous acnegens and acneform eruptions
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Putting it all together
Chapter 10Putting it all together Managing acne requires teamwork. There are two sides to the story, the patient side and the physician side. Physicians can provide education, instructions, guidance, specialized…
Acne in pregnancy
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The inflammatory response
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Pancreas transplantation
9 Pancreas transplantation Murat Akyol Introduction Transplantation of the pancreas is the only treatment currently available that reliably offers long-term insulin independence and normal glucose metabolism for patients with type…
