Acne and Sebaceous Gland Function

    September 2004 in “ Clinics in dermatology ”
    Christos C. Zouboulis
    Studysummary This review discusses the development, function, and complex roles of sebaceous glands in acne and suggests future acne treatments should target inflammation and lipid production; it reports no new clinical results.
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