Management

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Chapter 8Management The vast body of writing on the three acnes has been heavy weighted toward medical and surgical management until the past 15 years. Gradually, the mechanisms of formation…

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Follicular flora, fauna, and fuzz

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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…

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The folliculopilosebaceous unit—the normal FPSU

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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…

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The acne hormones

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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…

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The handouts

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Appendices

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Putting it all together

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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…

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