Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    January 2018 in “ British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement ”
    Andrew E. Pink, Florian Anzengruber, Alexander A. Navarini
    Studysummary This review highlights that although acne and hidradenitis suppurativa share a focus on hair follicles and innate inflammation, their genetics, risk factors, and bacterial involvement differ significantly.
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